Injectables are to the skincare enthusiasts what bobby pins are to celebrity hairstylists and your favorite influencer. What was once tucked away and only discussed as a maintenance tool is just as popular as staples like sunscreen and retinol. For every dark spot, fine line, acne scar and other setbacks you’re trying to get rid of, there’s a procedure that promises to nix it immediately or in half the time of an over-the-counter solution. Still, given all the innovation and general curiosity associated with these sort-of invasive treatments, there are people like me who don’t mind waiting for results and would rather take a chance on, say, skincare products that work like mesotherapy.
For those who are thinking “meso-who"!,” you’re not alone. Though it’s been around for years, one could argue that it isn’t nearly as popular as Botox or microneedling. Coincidentally, it’s a sort of blend between the two. In the simplest terms, mesotherapy is applied via a series of tiny injections into the surface of the face. As for what a qualified professional is injecting…that’s up to the patient. If you were to sign up for mesotherapy, you would work with your doctor to craft a cocktail according to your needs, whether it’s peptides for firming, hyaluronic acid for moisture retention or a combo of many things. But generally speaking, the overall process boosts regeneration of skin cells, which results in plump...