Chemical Peel & Mesotherapy in London

Mesotherapy delivers a blend of vitamins, antioxidants and hyaluronic acid into the upper dermis through tiny micro-injections, which can improve hydration, radiance and overall skin quality. It suits dullness, dehydration and early fine lines. It does not lift sagging skin or add volume. Combined with a chemical peel, it also helps texture and tone look smoother and more even.

Mesotherapy is a treatment in which many very fine, shallow injections deliver active ingredients directly into the skin. For the face, we use a clinician-selected blend of vitamins, antioxidants and hyaluronic acid. At Harley Street Aesthetics in London, it is paired with a medical-grade chemical peel in the same appointment to treat both the surface of the skin and the layer beneath it.

Facial mesotherapy in the UK typically costs between £150 and £400 per session, depending on the clinic and the blend used. At Harley Street Aesthetics in London, a chemical peel with mesotherapy costs £299 per session, including both treatments. A course of three sessions costs £799 in total, saving £98 compared with booking three single sessions.

Mesotherapy results typically last around three to six months after a completed course of three sessions. Maintenance treatments every three to four months can help keep skin looking hydrated and bright. How long results last depends on your age, skin condition, sun exposure and skincare routine, so your clinician will suggest a maintenance plan that suits you.

Neither is better overall: mesotherapy is better for hydration and glow, while microneedling is better for acne scarring, enlarged pores and firmness. Mesotherapy delivers a nourishing blend into the skin with little downtime, whereas microneedling creates controlled micro-injuries to trigger repair and usually needs a few days to recover. Your clinician will recommend the right option at consultation.

The main disadvantages of mesotherapy are temporary redness, small bumps and possible bruising, the need for a course of sessions, and results that gradually fade over time. Scientific evidence for long-term structural change is limited, so benefits are best described as improved hydration and skin quality. Rare risks include infection and allergic reaction, which is why a medical consultation comes first.

Mesotherapy usually feels like a series of quick, sharp scratches, and most people find it very tolerable. A numbing cream is applied before treatment to reduce discomfort, and some ingredients may sting briefly. The chemical peel beforehand typically causes a warm, tingling or stinging sensation for a few minutes while it is on the skin.

Most people need three chemical peel and mesotherapy sessions, spaced two to four weeks apart, for the most noticeable result. Some improvement in hydration and glow is often visible after the first session. After the course, a single maintenance session every three to four months is optional. The course of three costs £799 in total.

Mesotherapy can help uneven tone look brighter when combined with a chemical peel, but it is not a stand-alone pigmentation treatment. The peel lifts pigmented surface cells while the vitamin and antioxidant blend supports healthier-looking skin. Melasma can be managed but not cured, and it may return. Daily SPF 50 is essential to protect any improvement.

After mesotherapy, avoid make-up for at least 12 hours, and avoid alcohol, strenuous exercise, saunas, sunbeds and direct sun for 48 hours. Do not pick flaking skin from the peel. Pause retinol and exfoliating acids until your clinician advises, and apply broad-spectrum SPF 50 every day throughout your course.