When it comes to skin renewal and care treatments, the terms mineral injection and mesotherapy are often confused. Both methods are applied to the skin by injection. However, they are completely different in terms of ingredients, mechanism of action and purpose. To set the right expectations, the question “are they the same thing?” needs a clear answer.
Are Mineral Injection and Mesotherapy the Same Thing?
Mineral injection and mesotherapy are not the same thing. Mineral injection is not a type of mesotherapy or a vitamin-mineral cocktail; it is a biostimulator treatment containing calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) and carboxymethylcellulose, applied in diluted form.
Mesotherapy is the delivery of mixtures of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and similar nourishing substances into the skin or scalp through micro-injections. Its content varies according to the problem being treated; it can be used for different purposes, from hair loss to skin revitalization. The aim of mesotherapy is to support the treated area with nourishing ingredients.
In mineral injection, however, the effect does not come from any nourishing property of the injected substance, but from the biostimulation created in the tissue by calcium hydroxylapatite microparticles. Thanks to this stimulation, the skin produces its own collagen over time. The aim is to support skin firmness and elasticity, reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles and mild sagging, and improve skin quality. The effects usually appear gradually over weeks and months.
In summary, mesotherapy is a method that supports the skin with nourishing ingredients delivered from outside, while mineral injection is a biostimulator treatment that stimulates the skin’s own collagen production. The two methods address different needs, and which one should be chosen is determined by the physician according to the skin’s needs and the desired result.
To get detailed information about Mineral Injection and Mesotherapy and find the right solution for your skin’s needs, you can contact Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tuğba Falay Gür and book your appointment.