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What is Mesotherapy?
Mesotherapy originated in France
in the 1950s and has now spread around the world. Mesotherapy
has been used in Clinical practice since its introduction in
1952 by Dr. M. Pistor. Currently 15,000 physicians in France
utilize the technique and there has been no evidence at
present of any long-term consequences of Mesotherapy. It is
the practice of injecting small amounts of medications
(microinjections) and vitamins, minerals, amino acids and
medications below the surface of the skin to bring their
healing properties to the treated areas.
Mesotherapy is
a procedure used in the USA primarily for cellulite reduction
in unwanted areas as well as for skin rejuvenation.
Mesotherapy has minimal side effects if these medications are
used in small amounts.
For many physicians, including
plastic and cosmetic surgeons, the most effective technique
they offer for the treatment of cellulite is mesotherapy.
Mesotherapy
Procedure
Prior to a mesotherapy
session, the doctor will identify and map the area
to be treated. Once the area is mapped, the site is cleansed
with alcohol, and the patient placed on the treatment table
before micro-injections are given. During the procedure your
doctor uses a very short and thin needle making multiple
injections of homeopathic medications traditional
pharmaceuticals, vitamins, mineral and amino acids into the
targeted area. All medications are selected for the specific
condition being treated. For overall weight loss your doctor
may inject larger areas to cause a general dissolution of the
fat over your body. When treating cellulite, one formulation
of medications may be used to dissolve the fat and another to
destroy the fibrous bands that bind the skin. Mesotherapy is
custom-tailored for each individual. Unlike surgery,
mesotherapy is virtually painless. There are no heavy bandages
or girdles that need to be worn and one can resume work with
relatively no downtime.
Body sculpting
Mesotherapy has been used for
body sculpting as an alternative to liposuction. Mesotherapy
can shrink belly fat, double chins, saddlebags and bra bulge.
For some it is a reasonable alternative to surgery to shrink
fat underneath the eyes. As a cellulite treatment mesotherapy
has no peers. Cottage cheese and dimpling fade away. Many
believe mesotherapy to be far, far superior to endermology or
any laser treatment.
Facial mesotherapy using vitamins
and hyaluronic acid can create glow and really rejuvenate.
Mesotherapy Side
Effects
As with any other form of treatment,
mesotherapy can have side effects. Some mild and transient
side effects that may occur after a mesotherapy session
include swelling, bruising and pain or itching at the
injection site. These typically subside in a few hours to a
few days. One compound that causes such swelling when injected
is the compound lecithin. Some mesotherapists recommend the
homeopathic drug arnica to reduce swelling. However, its
action has not been scientifically proven. Patients may be
advised to wear loose-fitting clothing, and to avoid exercise
for up to two or three days following a mesotherapy
treatment.
Other side effects at the injection site can
include scarring, pigmentation or ulcer formation. Sometimes,
patients may feel a small lump under the injection site, which
reduces or disappears after a few weeks. Mesotherapy patients
may have local or systemic allergic reactions to any of the
compounds that are injected. These can range from mild to
potentially life-threatening. Trained clinicians know how to
recognize such reactions, and can promptly administer
appropriate treatment.
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