# Meso*therapy.*

> Mesotherapy in the lexicon: origin, active substances, difference to skin boosters and PRP, evidence

- Source: https://www.vivaderm.de/lexicon-mesotherapie-en.html
- Language: en
- Publisher: VIVA DERM, Privatpraxis für ästhetische Medizin, Rosastraße 6a, 45130 Essen, Germany, +49 1520 8367711
- Responsible physician: Katayoun Mostaghimi (Fachärztin für Allgemeinmedizin)
- Updated: 2026-10-05

Many superficial micro-injections of an active cocktail (vitamins, hyaluronic acid, amino acids) into the skin. Forerunner of skin boosters; not offered in this practice.

## A closer look.

Mesotherapy was developed in France in the 1950s and describes introducing small amounts of active substances into the mid-layer of the skin (mesoderm) through many fine injections. In aesthetics, cocktails of non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid, vitamins, amino acids and minerals are used to 'revitalise' the skin.

The method is the forerunner of modern skin boosters. The difference: skin boosters are standardised hyaluronic acid gels licensed as medical devices with proven effect on hydration and elasticity; meso cocktails are often mixed individually and their composition and evidence are inconsistent.

For this reason this practice relies on skin boosters, polynucleotides and PRP with defined products. Anyone looking for mesotherapy finds the same goal in these procedures – better skin quality – with better-documented safety.

This lexicon entry is general information and does not replace the medical consultation required under German law (§ 630e BGB).

## At a glance.

- **Origin:** France, 1950s
- **Principle:** many superficial injections
- **Successors:** skin boosters, PN, PRP
- **Offered here:** no – alternatives yes

## Frequently asked questions.

**Is a skin booster the same as mesotherapy?**

Technically similar, but with a standardised, licensed product instead of an individual cocktail.

**Why don't you offer mesotherapy?**

Because the alternatives reach the same goal with better-proven safety.

## Related pages.

- [Skin boosters](https://www.vivaderm.de/skinbooster-en.html) – Alternative
- [Polynucleotides](https://www.vivaderm.de/polynukleotide-en.html) – Alternative
- [PRP face](https://www.vivaderm.de/prp-face-en.html) – Alternative

## Sources

- [German Society of Dermatology (DDG)](https://derma.de/)
- [DermNet – dermatology reference](https://dermnetnz.org/)
- [American Academy of Dermatology](https://www.aad.org/)
- [PubMed – biomedical literature database](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/)
- [§ 630e BGB – duty to inform before treatment (German Civil Code)](https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bgb/__630e.html)
- [DGBT – German Society for Aesthetic Botulinum Toxin Therapy](https://www.dgbt.de/)
- [AWMF – German clinical practice guidelines](https://www.awmf.org/)

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