Does mesotherapy hurt? It doesn't have to

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"Does mesotherapy hurt?" It's one of the first questions that those interested in this multi-purpose treatment ask.

Traditionally, mesotherapy involves being stuck multiple times with a needle. Since as much as 10% of the population is afraid of needles, this can be a challenge.

Much like getting a tattoo, traditional mesotherapy can hurt a bit but the level of pain will vary from person to person. For some, it can feel like getting a bunch of shots or being stung by a hornet multiple times. Other people only describe the sensation as "tingling."

Be comforted in the fact that not all needle procedures need to be painful or distressing. There are many ways to manage what little pain you may feel while getting injected with the traditional needles from your mesotherapy treatments.

• use an imagery or distraction strategy
  • imagery: thinking about a favorite person, place or thing
  • distraction: counting, watching TV, listening music, playing video games, reading a book, squeezing a stress ball
• commit to verbally reassuring yourself before and during treatments
• ask your mesotherapist for the presence of a friend/family member
• take deep, rhythmic breaths during your injections
• establish a rapport with your mesotherapist so that you fully understand the rationale for the procedure
• confirm whether or not it's possible for the mesotherapist to use a topical analgesic without complicating your treatments

Most people really need to have a connection and want to feel supported in their efforts. This helps to cope with needle procedures and contributes to their well-being. You should have such a relationship with your mesotherapist.

More mesotherapists are using innovative injection machinery instead of needles, allaying many of the reservations that potential mesotherapy clients have.

Using a process called mesoporation, soft electric currents open up a small area of the pores in your skin. Once open, positively charged particles carry your mesotherapy treatment solution are delivered straight to your mesoderm.

So...does mesotherapy hurt? It doesn't have too! Who does mesotherapy, hurt-free environments and your own treatment management techniques (like taking deep breaths) will help you look forward to mesotherapy even more.