What is Mesotherapy?
Mesotherapy is a technique which has been used in France for over 50 years, where small amounts of medication, vitamins and supplements are injected into fat and the connective tissue of the skin (called the mesoderm) for many cosmetic and medical purposes including reduction of cellulite and fat. More about: What is Mesotherapy?
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What does the Mesotherapy procedure involve?
An injection is administered just below the surface of the skin at the location of the problem area. It can be used just about anywhere on the body, but is mostly used to treat the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, knees, and ankles. More about: What does Mesotherapy procedure involve? Top
What are the ingredients in Mesotherapy injections?
The mesotherapy injection is a solution of various vitamins, minerals, enzymes, plant extracts, anesthetics, medications and amino acids. The makeup of the solution varies depending on the needs of the patient and the effect desired while allowing for a greater level of safety when issues such as drug interactions and allergies exist. More about: What are ingredients in mesotherapy injection? Top
How many treatments are required before the results are visible?
A treatment cycle could require as few as 4 and as many as 10 treatments or more depending on the size of the area being treated and the results desired. More about: How many treatments are required before results are visible?
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Are the Mesotherapy treatments painful?
The procedure has minimal discomfort, but if a patient is sensitive to needles, a mild painkiller, local anesthetic or numbing cream can be used. The discomfort level is often compared to that of waxing. More about: Are mesotherapy treatments painful?
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What benefits does Mesotherapy have over surgical techniques such as Liposuction?
The primary advantage of Mesotherapy over Liposuction is that it is a non-invasive procedure and therefore does not have the risks and downtime associated with surgery. Liposuction permanently removes the fat cells and is arguably a more permanent solution; however, it is a frequent problem with liposuction to have visibly uneven results which can be treated with Mesotherapy More about: What benefits does Mesotherapy have over surgical techniques such as liposuction? Top
How much does Mesotherapy cost?
Mesotherapy is still relatively new to American market, so cost might vary by city and doctor. A treatment may run anywhere from $350-$600 per area per treatment and a fee may apply for initial consultation. More about: How much does Mesotherapy cost? Top
What are the side effects and risks of Mesotherapy?
The side effects of Mesotherapy are extremely minimal and usually are limited to minor bruising. More about: What are the side effects and risks of Mesotherapy?
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Can I go back to work after the Mesotherapy treatment?
There is no need for recovery time and you should be able to return to normal activities immediately. More about: Can I go back to work after mesotherapy treatment?
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How long do the benefits of Mesotherapy last?
Patients who make a commitment to maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle following treatment should see their results last. Some patients require some maintenance every six to twelve months. More about: How long do the benefits of mesotherapy last?
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Is it Mesotherapie or Mesotherapy?
The original French spelling of the word is mesotherapie, however in the United States it is Mesotherapy. It is often misspelled as mezotherapy, misotherapy, meso therapy or mesatherapy. The correct pronunciation is "mee-zo-therapy." More about: Mesotherapie or Mesotherapy?
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