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Promising to be a miracle fix for under-eye bags, wrinkles, and stubborn fat, a decades-old cosmetic procedure is making a dramatic comeback. But doctors are warning that the treatment, which leaves people looking like scaly reptiles, can cause irreparable damage, including scarring and blindness.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mesotherapy might sound futuristic, but it\u2019s far from new. First introduced in 1952 by a French doctor, it was originally intended to \u201crelieve pain.\u201d But today, it\u2019s been rebranded as a fast fix for beauty woes \u2013 and it\u2019s exploding in popularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMesotherapy is a technique that uses injections of vitamins, enzymes, hormones, and plant extracts to rejuvenate and tighten skin, as well as remove excess fat,\u201d Healthline reports of the microneedling procedure. \u201cThe idea behind mesotherapy is that it corrects underlying issues like poor circulation and inflammation that cause skin damage.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The injections often leave tiny bumps, like raised welts, scattered beneath the skin. This can create a honeycomb effect \u2013 a lumpy, swollen look that some have compared to the texture of reptile skin. And while the swelling is usually temporary, it\u2019s just the beginning of what can go wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social media hype<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Beauty influencers have flooded social media with videos showing \u201cinstant\u201d results, claiming mesotherapy is a safer, more affordable alternative to Botox or fillers. With kits available online for as little as $45, the treatment has become a DIY dream \u2013 or nightmare \u2013 for users desperate to chase youth and perfection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Prem Tripathi, a California-based plastic surgeon, explained that mesotherapy has taken off mainly because it\u2019s inexpensive, simple to perform, and doesn\u2019t require much training \u2013 a dangerous combination that\u2019s led to influencers dropping videos of how easy it is to inject at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it\u2019s not necessarily safe \u2013 especially when you don\u2019t know what you\u2019re putting into your face, experts warn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unique recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unlike FDA-approved treatments like Botox or fillers, mesotherapy formulas are unregulated. Each provider uses their own blend, often adding prescription drugs or even questionable substances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhile mesotherapy may be legal in some other countries, the absence of US regulatory oversight means patients could be exposed to counterfeit or unverified products,\u201d Dr. Viktoryia Kazlouskaya, a New York based dermatologist, told the Daily Mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comparing it to \u201cthe multi-billion-dollar supplement industry,\u201d Tripathi also told the outlet that \u201cit\u2019s not regulated, so you sometimes may not know what you\u2019re getting.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DIY beauty side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to cosmetic procedures, no area is riskier than the space right beneath your eyes, which is incredibly delicate and packed with blood vessels. One wrong move \u2013 by an untrained injector or a do-it-yourself kit \u2013 and the consequences can be devastating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe risks of under-eye mesotherapy go beyond minor side effects, especially when people go to inexperienced technicians or do this at home,\u201d Kazlouskaya said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPatients may experience long-lasting bruising, severe allergic reactions, skin necrosis due to product placement in blood vessels, or even permanent eye damage.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s also the risk of infection and granulomas, small masses of blood cells and tissues that sprout up when the immune system reacts to a foreign substance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flashy promises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In a world obsessed with perfection and instant results, it\u2019s easy to fall for a flashy promise \u2013 especially when it\u2019s just a click, a swipe, or a syringe away. But mesotherapy isn\u2019t necessarily the miracle it\u2019s made out to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Behind the filtered photos and viral videos lies a growing list of real people with real bruises, painful reactions, and in the worst cases, lifelong damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you trust a trending treatment with your appearance \u2013 or your well-being \u2013 do your research and talk to a qualified professional. And remember that looking good is never worth risking everything.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please let us know what you think of this bizarre rejuvenation technique!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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