Mesotherapy
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
What are
the side effects and risks of Mesotherapy?
The side effects of Mesotherapy
are extremely minimal and usually are limited to minor bruising.
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.
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.
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."
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