Mesotherapy and skin boosters are two popular aesthetic procedures aimed at improving the condition of the facial skin. Although they have similarities, there are also significant differences between them in terms of composition, action, and results.

What is facial mesotherapy?

Mesotherapy is a minimally invasive procedure in which cocktails of active ingredients are injected with a fine needle directly into the middle layer of the skin (the mesoderm). The composition of mesotherapy cocktails typically includes:

• Hyaluronic acid (hydration)

• Vitamins (A, C, E, etc.)

• Minerals and amino acids

• Antioxidants

• Caffeine (sometimes, for treating double chin or puffiness)

The goals of mesotherapy are:

• Deep skin hydration

• Improved elasticity

• Stimulation of collagen production

• Lightening of pigmentation spots

• Reduction of fine lines

Mesotherapy is suitable for younger skin showing first signs of fatigue and loss of radiance. The injections are administered more superficially and more frequently, with a gradual and progressive result.

 

What is a skin booster (mesobooster) for the face?

Skin boosters are also an injectable procedure, but with a more targeted effect and a higher concentration of hyaluronic acid or other active ingredients. They can be seen as the “next level” of mesotherapy.

Composition of skin boosters:

• High- and low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid (for intense hydration and volume)

• Sometimes peptides or antioxidants

• Not as wide a variety of vitamins as in classic mesotherapy

Goals:

• Deep and long-lasting hydration

• Smoothing of fine lines

• Improvement in skin texture and radiance

• Increased skin density

Skin boosters are suitable for more mature skin with pronounced dryness, fine lines, and wrinkles. The injections are done deeper and less frequently, aiming for more intense hydration and smoothing. The effect is stronger and longer-lasting.

Main differences between mesotherapy and skin boosters:

• The composition of the used cocktails

• The depth of product injection

• The frequency of procedures

• The effect after treatment