The Mesogun has been in the media a lot lately and has been associated with dangerous practices and complications surrounding fillers. But is it right that the Mesogun has gotten such a bad name? In this blog, we take a closer look at using the Mesogun.
What is a Mesogun?
The Mesogun is a device that allows hyaluronic acid (fillers) and/or platelet-rich plasma to be injected with a very fine needle just below the surface into the skin layer. The treatment stimulates the production of elastin and collagen and can have a rejuvenating effect.
Is it illegal to inject fillers with a Mesogun?
Legally, only BIG-registered doctors and nurse practitioners are allowed to perform filler treatment manually. This does not apply when using the Mesogun. With the Mesogun, dosage and action can be set automatically. As a result, the Mesogun is automated and the operation is officially no longer manual. Therefore, you do not need to be a doctor to perform the treatment in this way.
Is the result of a Mesogun as beautiful as with a cosmetic doctor?
A cosmetic doctor will look at the anatomy of your face, the amount of fillers and the type of filler best to use. By injecting the filler manually, the cosmetic doctor has complete control over the amount of filler and the depth to which the filler is injected into the skin. The cosmetic doctor can achieve the most beautiful aesthetic result in this way.
The results of treatment with a Mesogun are worse to predict, as the device is less precise. Fillers frequently end up in places you don’t want them, which makes for mediocre results.
Why is a Mesogun treatment cheaper?
Filler treatment are popular, but also generally expensive. The Mesogun owes its popularity mainly to the price difference.
In a reputable cosmetic clinic, A-brand materials are used, the practitioner is a highly trained specialist, and safety protocols are observed in the clinic to ensure that your treatment is as good and safe as possible. This is a costly business.
The use of the Mesogun allows practitioners without a medical background to place fillers “automatically.” Treatment often takes place in a clinic that is not set up for this purpose and does not follow medical protocols, with all the risks that entails. It is cheaper as a result, but whether this is a good development remains to be seen.
Is a Mesogun safe?
An injection can always involve complications, a doctor knows from his or her medical training what to do, and in the clinic, protocols come into effect at that time. A non-medically trained practitioner is not trained in this and there are no safety protocols or complication doctors in the salon.
In the program Radar, among others, we got an insight into the use of the Mesogun by beauticians with sometimes terrible consequences. During the Radar broadcast, it is shown how the pen is disconnected from the device after which it is still injected manually. There are all kinds of crucial blood vessels running through the face that a beautician has no knowledge of.
An example of a serious complication is necrosis. With necrosis, the skin begins to die and a client should be referred to a complication doctor as soon as possible to resolve it. Necrosis looks like a bruise, which is why the first signs may be overlooked. A doctor is trained in it to tell the difference between a bruise and necrosis, a beautician is not.
The cause of necrosis is often that the filler was inserted in the wrong place, this complication is more often observed in non-trained practitioners. In addition, these practitioners often do not know how to make the correct diagnosis and act appropriately with all the consequences.
Is the negative image surrounding the Mesogun justified?
Unfortunately, we cannot but conclude that it is right to question the use of the Mesgun. This is not to protect our doctors and industry, as we could simply offer it ourselves. The reason why we do not work with a Mesogun are the lack of precision with which the treatment can be performed and the high rate of complications. Therefore, you will never find this treatment at a reputable cosmetic clinic.
The practitioners who do use the Mesogon do so because they are not qualified to manually prick and are looking for a gray area with the Mesogun. In doing so, these practitioners generally lack the knowledge and training to act appropriately when a complication occurs.
In addition, the result of a Mesogun is significantly inferior to that of a medical specialist. Therefore, we strongly advise against undergoing treatment with the Mesogun.
FAQ
Does a doctor use a Mesogun?
A Mesogun is for practitioners who are not doctors but still want to inject fillers. The risk of poor results and complications is significantly higher when using a Mesogun.
Is everyone allowed to use a Mesogun?
There is no training requirement for using a Mesogun.
Is a Mesogun prohibited?
The Mesogun is in gray area. Use is not prohibited, but is strongly discouraged.
Why don’t you use a Mesogun at The Body Clinic?
The Body Clinic employs only specialist BIG registered doctors who are trained in the manual placement of fillers, restoring symmetry and beauty to your face and are knowledgeable about the anatomy of your face and blood vessels minimizing the risk of complications. This cannot be guaranteed when using a Mesogun.
