Frequently Asked Questions About Mesotherapy

What is Mesotherapy?

Mesotherapy is a safe, non-surgical technique invented in 1952 by Dr. Michel Pistor, a French physician. The French Academy of Medicine has recognised Mesotherapy as a medical specialty since 1987. Through a series of multiple injections, medications are delivered directly into the mesoderm, the layer of fat and connective tissue found under the skin. Mesotherapy is a method of delivering medications directly to the area being targeted for treatment.


What types of problems can be treated with Mesotherapy?

Thousands of physicians all over the world have used Mesotherapy for more than fifty years to treat a wide variety of concerns including:

• Overall Weight Loss
• Spot Weight Reduction
• Cellulite Reduction
• Scar Revision
• Wrinkle Elimination
• Skin Rejuvenation
• Imperfections Left After Liposuction
• Hair Loss
• And more...

What is injected during Mesotherapy treatments?

Mesotherapy is a painless injection of medications, vitamins, and minerals obtained from nationally recognised pharmaceutical companies in the United States.

Depending on the desired result, the area being treated, and the problem being addressed, different ingredients are combined to create the various "cocktails" injected during treatments. For example, the formula used to melt fat deposits on the hips is different from that used to melt the fat deposits under the eyes. Still a different formula is used to treat the fat under the chin.

Cellulite and facial rejuvenation treatments require a different combination of ingredients to acheive their desired results, as well.


How does Mesotherapy work to aid in weight loss and body sculpting?

The medications that are combined to make up the Mesotherapy cocktails work to melt the fat located just beneath the skin. The medications cause the membrane of the fat cell to break down and what remains is carried through the bloodstream and flushed out of the body through the kidneys and bowel.


How does Mesotherapy work to reduce Cellulite?

Cellulite affects the majority of post-pubescent women, so you are not alone! Being overweight does not cause the formation of cellulite, as many believe. Connective tissue present in the skin sometimes harden, holding down the skin and trapping the fat. This causes the dimpling appearance that characterizes the cellulite that appears on the hips, buttocks, and legs. The medications used in Mesotherapy injections release the connective tissue bands and melt the trapped fat, resulting in a smoother appearance, free of unattractive dimples.


Who is an appropriate candidate for Mesotherapy treatments?

Ideal candidates for Mesotherapy are healthy adults from 18 to 75 years of age.


Who should not consider Mesotherapy?

Patients with any of the following conditions are not candidates for Mesotherapy:

• Pregnancy
• Taking blood thinners
• Insulin-dependent diabetics
• A history of a stroke or blood clots
• Taking medication for heart arrhythmias
• Severe heart disease
• Cancer

Your medical history will be fully discussed during your pretreatment consultation. Please make sure your doctor is made aware of ANY medications you are taking.


How long does a treatment session take?

The actual injections usually take no more than 15-20 minutes, depending on the size of the area being treated. After the initial consultation, most patients can expect to spend approximately one hour from start to finish.


How many treatment sessions are required?

Many Mesotherapists use low-strength or homeopathic doses of medications in their injections, given 1 week apart over a period of 10-15 weeks. Some doctors will use higher concentrations of medications to bring about faster results. With the higher strength formula, treatments are spaced 3-4 weeks apart. Using this method, only 3-4 treatments may be required instead of 10-15.


What is considered an "area" for treatment purposes?

Both sides of the body are considered together to form one area. For example:

• The outside of the thigh, both legs
• The inside of the thigh, both legs
• The abdomen below the navel, both sides
• The abdomen above the navel, both sides
• Love handles, both sides
• The back (bra bulge), both sides
• Backs of the upper arms, both sides
• Jowls, both sides of face
• Under chin, both sides
• Eye fat pads, both eyes

What types of side effects can be expected after a treatment?

While some people experience side effects to a lesser degree than others, most people can expect the following:

• Redness
• Swelling
• Itching
• Bruising
• General discomfort

Mesotherapy