Hair Mesotherapy in Istanbul: The Right Protocol to Stop Hair Loss

The Composition of Vitamins Used in Hair Mesotherapy

Hair mesotherapy is a procedure in which all the nutrients needed for healthy hair growth and to stop hair loss are injected into the middle layer of the scalp (dermis) in the form of a special cocktail. The contents of the cocktail are customized based on the patient’s type of hair loss and include the following key components:

• B-Complex Vitamins (Biotin, B5, B6): It strengthens the hair's keratin structure, balances sebum production in the scalp, and stimulates hair growth.
• Zinc and Copper: It prevents hair follicles from weakening and reduces the effects of hormones that cause hair loss.
• Amino Acids (Building Blocks of Keratin): It provides essential protein support to help new hair grow thick, strong, and healthy.
• Hyaluronic Acid It deeply moisturizes the scalp, creating a healthy and vibrant foundation for hair follicles to anchor themselves to.
• Growth Factors and Peptides: By triggering cellular renewal, it increases blood circulation and cell division in the hair follicles.

Frequency of Mesotherapy Sessions and Clinical Treatment Protocol

Hair mesotherapy is not a one-time miracle solution; it is a treatment protocol administered in regular sessions. At our Medlook Nişantaşı clinic, we create a session plan based on the severity of hair loss following a hair analysis. Typically, during periods of active hair loss, an 8-session course is planned, with the first 4 sessions occurring once a week and the following 4 sessions every 15 days. Once hair loss is under control, single-session maintenance mesotherapy treatments are recommended during seasonal transitions to preserve hair health. Since the procedure is performed using extremely fine micro-needles, discomfort is minimal, and patients can return to their daily activities immediately.

The Combined Use of Hair Mesotherapy and PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Therapy

Our clinical experience shows that the highest success rates in hair loss treatments are achieved through combined protocols that use treatments with different mechanisms of action together. Hair mesotherapy and PRP therapy are the two most powerful components of this combination:

• The Effects of PRP Therapy: It is obtained by isolating platelets (clotting cells) from the patient’s own blood. These cells secrete “growth factors” that trigger the body’s natural tissue repair process. They promote the rejuvenation of hair follicles.
• The Effects of Mesotherapy: It directly provides the nutrients the root needs (biotin, minerals, circulation stimulants).
• Synergistic Power: While PRP stimulates hair follicles and initiates tissue healing, mesotherapy provides the fuel (vitamins and minerals) for this process. As a result, compared to treatments administered alone, hair strands thicken more quickly, hair loss stops much sooner, and capillary circulation in the scalp reaches its maximum level.

Daily Care and Precautions After Hair Mesotherapy

The first 24 hours after a hair mesotherapy session are of critical importance for the medication to be fully absorbed by the scalp and for the injection sites to heal.

• Contact with Water: The hair must not be washed at all during the first 24 hours following the procedure. Contact with water may cause the injected vitamin cocktail to dilute or increase the risk of infection.
• Exercise and Sweating: For the first 24 hours, you should avoid strenuous physical activity and environments such as saunas and Turkish baths that cause excessive sweating. Sweat can seep into the injection sites and cause irritation.
• Blow-Drying and Styling: On the first day, you should not blow-dry your hair or apply chemical styling products such as gel, hairspray, or mousse.
• Sun Protection: The scalp should not be exposed to direct sunlight; if necessary, it should be protected with a clean hat.

Is Hair Mesotherapy a Painful Procedure? Comfort Standards

One of the biggest concerns for people considering hair mesotherapy is whether they will feel pain during the procedure. At our Medlook Nişantaşı clinic, we follow special protocols to ensure the highest level of patient comfort. Before the procedure, antiseptic and mild soothing solutions are applied to the scalp. The needles used are the thinnest micro-injection tips available in the medical field (30G or 32G). Additionally, since the injection depth is adjusted to the millimeter (approximately 2–4 mm), there is virtually no pain. The session lasts an average of 15–20 minutes, and after the procedure, a light massage is performed to ensure the medication is evenly distributed. Our patients are able to comfortably resume their daily activities immediately after the procedure.

Any mild redness that may occur at the injection sites on the scalp following hair mesotherapy sessions will subside on its own within a few hours. Our patients can return to work the same day. At our Medlook Nişantaşı branch, we nourish your hair from root to tip through mesotherapy treatments performed under the supervision of specialist physicians and in accordance with the highest hygiene standards. Our treatment protocols are customized for each patient based on the severity of hair loss and scalp structure. Achieving the full, thick, and healthy hair you’ve always dreamed of is now much easier with hair mesotherapy. For detailed information about the treatments performed by our team of experts at the Medlook Nişantaşı branch and to schedule a session, please feel free to contact us at any time.