Mesotherapy is a medical treatment for spot fat reduction and cellulite treatment. After being used in France for over 50 years, doctors in the United States are now providing this procedure, which may help you get rid of fat and cellulite without undergoing surgery.
Mesotherapy Facts
Treats localized fat deposits and cellulite
Medical solution is injected into the treatment area
4-10 treatments per cycle
Mesotherapie (pronounced Mehzo-Therapy) was originally invented in France by Dr. Michael Pistor and has been performed there since 1952. Dr. Pistor discovered that when small amounts of medications were injected into the mesoderm, blood flow would increase to the treated area, dissolving excess fat deposits, improving lymphatic drainage and removing hardened connective tissue. Since 1952, approximately 15,000 doctors around the world have been using Mesotherapie in their daily practice.
How does Mesotherapy work?
Small amounts of medication, vitamins and supplements are injected into the fat and connective tissue which makes up the middle layer of skin called the mesoderm. Until recently, a travel abroad would have been the only way to have mesotherapy, but doctors in the United States are now using it for cosmetic purposes, such as reducing cellulite and fat, hair restoration, and diminishing puffy eyes.
Mesotherapy may be an alternative to liposuction for some patients since it is a non-surgical technique for spot weight reduction, sagging chins and eyelids, and for eliminating cellulite from heavy thighs, abdomen, hips and buttocks. Mesotherapy is not considered a weight loss procedure. Approximately 20% of patients claimed immediate results for losing inches and some weight, for others mesotherapy results are slower but still very noticeable. Patients still have to watch their diets and exercise regularly to lose the fat and to keep it off.
The typical treatment cycle requires between 4 and 10 treatments or more depending on the size of area, the severity of the problem and the results desired. The typical office visit shouldn’t last more than 45 minutes and frequently patients are done in just 20 minutes. The doctor will usually space additional treatments every 7 to 14 days.
What are the risks?
Mesotherapy is generally considered a safe procedure and requires no anesthesia. The injections cause slight discomfort, similar to the pain experienced from waxing. As with any medical procedure there are risks involved with mesotherapy and you should discuss these risks with your doctor prior to undergoing any procedure. American Health and Beauty recommends consulting at least 2 different mesotherapy doctors before committing to any procedure.
Most of the negative side effects concern bruising which can be limited by avoiding alcohol, aspirin and anti-inflammatory medications (Advil, Midol, Aleve, etc.) several days before treatment. Do not stop taking any medications without first consulting your doctor.
Less common side effects involve infections and allergic reaction to the chemicals injected. There are no long term case studies of Mesotherapy in the United States however Mesotherapie has been performed in other countries since the 1950’s.
How much does Mesotherapy cost?
The cost varies based on the areas being treated and ranges from $200 to $600 per session. Treatments may run anywhere from 3 to 15 sessions depending on the severity of the problem.
La Mesoterapia fue inventada en 1952 por el Dr. Michel Pistor de Francia. Esta tecnica trata la celulitis, estras, arrugas, cicatrices, alopecia, y depositas lipidas localizadas, etc. La Mesoterapia se aplica en medicina estetica y medicina general.
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