Mesotherapy FAQ's

What is Mesotherapy?

Mesotherapy is a medical technique discovered in 1952 by Dr M Pistor in France. It is a different way to deliver drugs to a very specific area of the skin. It involves injections into the dermis using different medications to alleviate a variety of ailments. It is also used aesthetically to reduce fat and cellulite.

How does Mesotherapy work?

Mesotherapy injections help improve venous and lymphatic flow and also break down nodules of fat. It is these abnormal nodules of fat that give a typical cellulite appearance – more commonly seen in women then men.

Is Mesotherapy safe?

Mesotherapy has been practiced for over 40 years in Europe and throughout the world. There are more than 15 000 practicioners in France alone. The injectables used in Mesotherapy are tailored to the specific condition being treated.

What are the known side effects?

Common side effects may include local pain, minor burning sensation for a few hours, and temporary bruising. Itching and soreness may also be experienced for a few days.

Have dangerous side effects been reported from clinical use?
Some cases of necroses or severe infection have been reported. This can be due to unskilled use of the procedure so it is critical that you have a well trained injector.

Are Mesotherapy injections right for me?

Mesotherapy injections are a complement to other lifestyle choices and surgical techniques. It may be possible to utilize Mesotherapy for minor to medium body sculpting especially in the areas of the upper arms, stomach area, hips and so forth. Mesotherapy has shown excellent results to reduce and smoothen cellulite.

How can Mesotherapy replace Liposuction?

Mesotherapy is significantly less invasive than liposuction and can produce more even results. Mesotherapy has several positive aspects worthy to look into in comparison with liposuction:

• Liposuction can cause permanent damage to fat cells and nerve damage.
• Liposuction can cause infections and bleeding.
• Future weight gain after liposuction can appear as disproportionate.
• Permanent damage from liposuction can cause structural damage to the mesoderm that appears as cellulite, skin irregularity or waviness of the skin surface.

Mesotherapy takes time and the results are not immediate.

Can Mesotherapy cause uneven fat loss?

No, this is one of the advantages over liposuction if performed by with proper technique. Injections are to be done in small distances apart and in small doses per treatment. The time frame between treatments combined with the small doses per session provides the physician the opportunity to observe and monitor effects.

What should I expect following a treatment?

There may be minor pain, throbbing and tenderness in the treated areas with some bruising. Bruising can be reduced with Arnica cream.

How often can a treatment be done?

Once every 14 days

Will the fat in the treated areas return?

The fat cells are not removed. Therefore the dissolved fat will dissipate into your system and be excreted. However, new weight gain can take place. Therefore, it is always beneficial to combine Mesotherapy with proper exercise and diet to produce the best, most consistent, long-term results.
Additional Website Links for Mesotherapy Patient information:
www.mesodocs.com
www.mesobeauty.com