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Mesotherapy in Toronto: What It Means at Our Clinic

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Medically reviewed and last updated: October 12, 2026 by the Bar Beauty Medical clinical team under the medical delegation of Dr. John David Henneberry-Fudge, MD, FRCPC.

By Basil Russo, Founder, Bar Beauty Medical, 46 Fort York Blvd, CityPlace Toronto. Reviewed by Jasmine Saggu, Registered Nurse.

Mesotherapy is a technique, not a product. It means a series of small injections into or just under the skin, and what goes into the syringe changes from one clinic to the next. At Bar Beauty Medical in CityPlace there’s no treatment on our menu called mesotherapy. When someone asks us for it, we work out what they want to change and match it to one of five named treatments, each with a product you can look up and a price you can see before you book.

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The short version

  • Mesotherapy is lots of tiny injections into or just under the skin. There’s no standard recipe, so the word means different things at different clinics.
  • At our clinic it maps to five named treatments: hyaluronic acid skin boosters, Belkyra for fat under the chin, PRP for thinning hair, microneedling with serums, and a needle-free Préime facial.
  • The evidence for mixed mesotherapy injections is thin, and the American Academy of Dermatology doesn’t recommend mesotherapy for cellulite.
  • Whoever treats you, ask to see the product label before anything is injected. Health Canada gives the same advice.
  • Each option is priced below in Canadian dollars. Consultations are free.

What is mesotherapy?

Mesotherapy was developed in France in 1952, originally to treat vascular and lymphatic problems. It later spread to cosmetic uses such as fat reduction, cellulite, hair loss and skin ageing. According to DermNet, the mix that gets injected depends on the practitioner and can include plant extracts, vitamins, enzymes, hormones and medications. A course is often 3 to 15 sessions, two weeks apart.

The same DermNet page says there’s very little scientific or clinical evidence behind the technique, and no standard for what is injected, how much, or how often. The Italian Society of Mesotherapy, which supports the technique, published a position paper in 2020 asking for it to be used on the basis of evidence rather than personal preference.

That’s the reason we don’t use the word as a treatment name. We’d rather tell you exactly what goes into your skin and what it costs.

What mesotherapy means at Bar Beauty Medical

Mesotherapy options and prices at Bar Beauty Medical, Toronto
What you want What we use What it is Price (CAD)
Hydrated, glowing skin and fine crepey texture Teosyal Redensity 1 An injectable hyaluronic acid skin booster $500 for 1 cc, $1,200 for 3 ml
Hydrated, glowing skin and fine crepey texture Revanesse Pure Skin Boosters An injectable hyaluronic acid skin booster $500 for 1 cc
Less fat under the chin Belkyra Deoxycholic acid, sold as Kybella in the US $850
Thinning hair PRP hair restoration Platelet-rich plasma made from your own blood $700 for 11 ml, $850 for 22 ml
Texture and acne scars Microneedling with serums Tiny needles make channels, then a serum, exosomes, PDRN or PRP goes on $350 to $700
The same goals, without needles Préime DermaFacial A facial platform whose UltraB handpiece uses ultrasound to help serums into the skin $450 with all five handpieces, from $250 with two

Prices are from our booking system, checked October 12, 2026.

Skin boosters: the most common meaning

Most people who ask us for mesotherapy want fresher, more hydrated skin. For that we use hyaluronic acid skin boosters: Teosyal Redensity 1 and Revanesse Pure Skin Boosters. They are injected in very small amounts across an area to hydrate the skin rather than add volume, which is what separates them from filler.

The research is encouraging but early. A 2023 systematic review of 13 studies found that injectable hyaluronic acid improved hydration, firmness, texture and elasticity of facial skin, and called for large randomized trials to confirm it.

Both are listed in Health Canada’s medical device database: Redensity 1 as Teosyal PureSense Redensity I under licence 69640, and Revanesse Pure under licence 69955. More detail is on our skin booster page and our Teosyal page.

Fat under the chin: Belkyra

Belkyra is a deoxycholic acid injection that breaks down fat cells. In Canada it is approved for moderate to severe fullness under the chin in adults, and its product monograph says it is not recommended outside that area. So we use it under the chin only, never on the stomach, thighs or arms.

It’s $850 a session. Our double chin guide compares it with the other options.

Thinning hair: PRP

For hair, the closest thing we do to mesotherapy is PRP. We draw a small amount of your blood, spin it down to concentrate the platelets, and inject the plasma into the scalp. The American Academy of Dermatology describes one session a month for the first three months, then one every three to six months. The plan in our booking system is three initial sessions, then one maintenance session a year. It isn’t permanent, so the maintenance visits matter, and we set your plan at the consultation.

PRP hair restoration is $700 for 11 ml or $850 for 22 ml. See PRP hair restoration.

Microneedling with serums

Some clinics call this mesotherapy too. A microneedling pen makes tiny channels in the skin, and a serum goes on straight after. The American Academy of Dermatology lists microneedling as a treatment for depressed acne scars, and says it’s safe for all skin tones.

Our options run from ProCell microchanneling at $350 and SkinPen at $400 to microneedling with exosomes or PDRN at $600 to $650, and the Vampire Facial (microneedling with PRP) at $700. See microneedling, microneedling with exosomes and PDRN.

Needle-free mesotherapy

Watch out for needle-free pens, sometimes sold as hyaluron pens, that fire hyaluronic acid into the skin under pressure. In a 2019 advisory, Health Canada said it had not authorized any needle-free dermal filler devices for sale in Canada, and listed risks including infections, abscesses and damage to the skin, eyes or blood vessels.

Our needle-free option is the Préime DermaFacial. Its UltraB handpiece uses ultrasound to help serums absorb into the skin, with nothing injected. The Préime holds a Health Canada medical device licence (Class II, licence 113700). The Signature version uses all five handpieces and is $450. The two- and three-handpiece versions are $250 and $350 and are customized, so tell us if serum delivery is what you’re after.

Is mesotherapy safe? What to check first

It depends on what’s injected and who injects it. On cellulite, the American Academy of Dermatology says few studies show mesotherapy works and that side effects are common, including redness, swelling, tender lumps under the skin, infection and allergic reactions.

There’s a Canadian example of what can go wrong. A June 2026 report in the Canada Communicable Disease Report describes a Montreal outbreak, first reported to public health in 2021, in which four of five clients who had mesotherapy injections from the same esthetician developed Mycobacterium abscessus skin infections. The injected product had no Drug Identification Number from Health Canada and wasn’t a licensed natural health product.

In an August 2026 advisory, Health Canada reported seizing unauthorized injectables from a spa in Hamilton, including Lemon Bottle, a product labelled for use on the skin that came with vials for injection, and counterfeit dermal fillers.

Before anyone injects you, here at our clinic or anywhere else:

  • Ask what the product is called and ask to see the label.
  • If it’s a drug, look for an eight-digit DIN and check it in Health Canada’s Drug Product Database.
  • If it’s a hyaluronic acid booster or filler, it’s a medical device, so check the name in Health Canada’s Medical Devices Active Licence Listing instead.
  • Skip needle-free hyaluron pens. In its 2019 advisory, Health Canada said none were authorized for sale in Canada.
  • Be wary of fat-dissolving injections for the body. Belkyra, the one we use, is approved for under the chin only.
  • If you get painful lumps, spreading redness or a fever after injections, see a doctor and tell them what was injected.

Mesotherapy for cellulite and body fat

The American Academy of Dermatology lists mesotherapy under treatments not recommended for cellulite, partly because every practitioner uses their own blend, so there’s no way to know which ingredient, if any, does anything. For cellulite we use other options. See our cellulite treatment guide. For stubborn fat on the body, see body contouring and Venus Bliss.

Who does the treatments

Skin boosters, Belkyra and PRP are done by our injectors, under the medical direction of Dr. John David Henneberry-Fudge. Microneedling is done by our nurses and medical aestheticians, and the Préime by our medical aestheticians. Meet the team.

We’re at 46 Fort York Blvd in CityPlace, Toronto, ON M5V 3Z3. Call 416-923-1200, get directions, or book a free consultation.

Frequently asked questions

What is mesotherapy?

A technique where many small injections go into or just under the skin. The mix varies by clinic and can include vitamins, plant extracts, enzymes or medications. There’s no standard recipe.

Do you offer mesotherapy in Toronto?

Not under that name. We offer the named treatments people usually mean by it: hyaluronic acid skin boosters, Belkyra for fat under the chin, PRP for thinning hair, microneedling with serums, and the needle-free Préime DermaFacial.

How much does mesotherapy cost at Bar Beauty Medical?

It depends on which treatment fits your goal. Skin boosters are $500 for 1 cc, Belkyra is $850, PRP for hair is $700 or $850, microneedling with serums runs $350 to $700, and the Préime starts at $250. All prices are in Canadian dollars.

Is mesotherapy the same as skin boosters?

Skin boosters are one kind of it. They are hyaluronic acid injected in tiny amounts to hydrate the skin. Other clinics may use the word for vitamin mixes or fat-dissolving injections.

Does mesotherapy work for cellulite?

The American Academy of Dermatology does not recommend it for cellulite. Few studies show it works, and side effects are common.

Can mesotherapy dissolve fat?

Belkyra can reduce fat under the chin, which is what it’s approved for in Canada. Its monograph does not recommend it elsewhere on the body, so we don’t use it there.

Is needle-free mesotherapy real?

Health Canada said in 2019 that no needle-free hyaluron pens were authorized for sale in Canada. Our needle-free option, the Préime DermaFacial, uses ultrasound to help serums absorb into the skin without injecting anything.

How many mesotherapy sessions do I need?

Traditional mesotherapy is often 3 to 15 sessions, two weeks apart. For our treatments it depends on which one you have. For PRP hair restoration, the plan in our booking system is three initial sessions, then one maintenance session a year. We set your plan at the consultation.

Is mesotherapy safe?

It depends on the product and the person injecting it. Ask to see the label, check the DIN or device licence, and avoid products that aren’t authorized in Canada.

Who does mesotherapy injections at Bar Beauty Medical?

Our injectors, under the medical direction of Dr. John David Henneberry-Fudge. Microneedling is done by our nurses and medical aestheticians, and the Préime by our medical aestheticians.

Book a free consultation → Call 416-923-1200

Sources

This page is general information, not medical advice. Your injector will confirm what’s suitable for you at your consultation.

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