This effect has led some to describe the post-injection look as reptilian.

The costs of a mesotherapy treatment depend on the desired areas to be treated.

Inexperienced practitioners can cause unsightly results, including granulomas, infections, and allergic reactions, Dr. Tripathi warned.

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