Mesotherapy for stretch marks: before and after

Short answer
Mesotherapy for stretch marks may soften their contrast or texture over time, while injection marks, redness, swelling, and tenderness can appear first.
This answers one question. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an assessment by a licensed doctor.
At a glance
- Target
- Stretch-mark colour or texture
- Early appearance
- Injection marks and irritation may temporarily be visible
- Comparison
- Use consistent photographs after the skin settles
Reading before-and-after images
Stretch marks are a type of scar-like change in the skin that can look different as they mature. Mesotherapy uses a series of small injections, but the formula and intended effect differ between clinics. A photograph taken soon after treatment may show irritation rather than the final appearance. Compare images only when the body position, lighting, distance, and skin condition are similar.
Treatment may improve how noticeable an area looks without erasing the marks. Colour and texture can respond differently, and response varies with the age, depth, and location of the marks. A consultation can clarify whether another approach is more suitable.
Planning treatment and aftercare
Tell the clinician whether the marks appeared during pregnancy, growth, or a change in body size, and mention active eczema, infection, allergies, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or medicines that affect bleeding. Ask for the exact ingredients and a realistic review point. After treatment, keep the area clean, avoid scratching and friction, and follow the clinic's instructions about exercise, heat, sun, and topical products.
Possible alternatives include Carboxytherapy, Microneedling, Fractional Laser Treatment, or RF Microneedling. Their suitability depends on skin type, mark characteristics, medical history, and the clinician's assessment.
When to seek care
Report increasing pain, spreading redness, significant warmth, pus, fever, blistering, or a wound that is not settling. Get urgent help for breathing trouble, widespread hives, sudden facial swelling, or faintness after treatment.
Questions for your doctor
Ask whether the goal is colour, texture, or both; what product and technique will be used; how photographs will be timed; and which alternative has the best fit for your skin.
Find care
General Clinics & Polyclinics in Abu Dhabi
That answer is general. If you want it applied to your own case, these are licensed general clinics & polyclinics listed in Abu Dhabi.
27 Ar Ruwwad St - Shakhbout City - MSH4 - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, Cigna, MetLife +20 more
Al Ruwais, Al Dhafrah
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, AXA, Cigna +16 more
Al Bahyah - Al Bahyah Old - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, Cigna, Allianz Care +18 more
Abu Dhabi
Accepts: Daman, Thiqa, AXA, Cigna +27 more
Ordered by verification status and how complete each clinic's public record is, then alphabetically. This is a directory listing, not a ranking — Zavis does not rate or recommend providers.
A factual listing drawn from the DHA, DOH and MOHAP licence registers. It is not a referral, an endorsement, or advice that any of these providers is right for you.
Questions people ask
Will mesotherapy remove stretch marks?
It should not be presented as a way to erase them. The aim may be to make their colour or texture less noticeable.
Why can an after photograph look worse at first?
Short-term redness, swelling, tenderness, or bruising can follow injections and may hide later changes.
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Medical disclaimer. This page is general health information, not medical advice, and it cannot diagnose you. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider about your own symptoms and treatment. In an emergency in the UAE, call 998 for an ambulance.