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Micro-injections delivering a low dose of medicine beneath the skin, at the painful area or at points related to it. It is one of the traditional and complementary medicine methods defined by the Turkish Ministry of Health; a consultation is held beforehand.
Conditions it is used for
- Headaches, migraine, trigeminal neuralgia and similar
- Shingles-related nerve pain
- Pain related to a lumbar disc hernia
- Pain related to a cervical disc hernia
- Knee osteoarthritis and meniscus problems
- Frozen shoulder and shoulder osteoarthritis
- Nerve entrapment in the arm and wrist
- Facet joint pain and degenerative joint complaints
- Myofascial trigger point pain and muscle spasm
- Soft tissue sports injuries
- Tendinitis and bursitis
- Myofascial pain syndrome
- Fibromyalgia and restless legs syndrome
- Pain related to bowel spasm
A heading appearing here does not mean the procedure will be carried out for that condition, or that a result will follow; the decision is made after the consultation.
What pain mesotherapy is
Pain mesotherapy delivers small volumes of medicine at a low dose beneath the skin, using very fine needles, at the area the pain arises from or at points related to it. The preparation, the points used and the interval between sessions are determined at the consultation.
Regulatory framework
Mesotherapy is one of the traditional and complementary medicine methods defined by the Turkish Ministry of Health and is carried out only by a physician holding the relevant certificate, in a licensed unit. It does not replace the medical treatment a physician has prescribed.
Who it is suitable for
Suitability is determined at the consultation, which takes account of the source and duration of the pain, treatments already tried, current medicines and general health; imaging and tests are requested where needed.
The conditions listed at the top of the page are assessed at the consultation; the decision is made after the consultation.
How it is carried out
The procedure is carried out in a licensed unit by the physician, with single-use materials. It does not begin before informed consent is taken.
- The painful area and the points to be used are determined by examination
- The area is cleaned with antiseptic
- The preparation is delivered beneath the skin in small volumes with fine needles
- The area is checked afterwards and aftercare instructions are given in writing
What to expect afterwards
Redness, short-lived tenderness and small bruises may appear in the treated area and usually settle in a short time. Outcomes vary from person to person and the number of sessions is determined after the consultation.
Before the procedure
Blood-thinning medicines, known drug allergies and pregnancy must be reported to the physician beforehand. Do not stop your pain medication without your physician's advice.
Who it is not suitable for
Pain mesotherapy is not carried out in the situations below. The list may grow at the consultation; the decision rests with the physician.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Active infection, an open wound or skin disease in the treatment area
- Bleeding or clotting disorders, or regular use of blood thinners
- Known allergy to any of the medicines to be used
- Uncontrolled chronic illness and active oncological treatment
- Pain whose cause has not been investigated or diagnosed
Frequently asked
Questions about pain mesotherapy
Does it hurt?
Very fine needles are used and the volume delivered is small. Discomfort varies from person to person; if you feel uncomfortable during the procedure, it is paused.
How many sessions are needed?
The number of sessions and the interval between them are determined after the consultation. Giving a number in advance would not be right; the plan is reviewed as it goes.
Should I stop my pain medication?
No. Do not stop any medicine without your physician's advice. Tell the physician at the consultation which medicines you take; any change is made by the physician.
Does it replace my medical treatment?
No. Traditional and complementary medicine methods do not replace the medical treatment a physician has prescribed. The cause of the pain is assessed medically first.
Who carries out the procedure?
It is carried out in a licensed unit by a physician holding the relevant certificate. Consultation, decision and procedure are handled by the same physician.
The consultation comes first
Book an appointment for a suitability assessment; the decision to proceed is made after the consultation.