What is mesotherapy?
Mesotherapy, pioneered in the 1950s by French
physician Dr. Michel Pistor, is the painless
injection of vitamins, minerals, medications,
and amino acids placed just under the surface
of the skin. Mesotherapy has been extremely
successful in the treatment of aesthetic conditions.
Cellulite/Orange Peel Effect and Weight loss
can be effectively managed with the use of
Mesotherapy. Unlike other medical treatments,
mesotherapy is administered directly to the
desired area. This limits side-effects, reduces
the possibility of drug interactions, and allows
for a substantial reduction in the amount of
medicine utilized for each procedure.
How does mesotherapy help patients to lose weight?
For those patients seeking weight loss, mesotherapy
is a revolutionary and essential tool. This
is how it works: the biology of the fat cell
is modified by blocking the signals of fat
accumulation and simultaneously triggering
the release of stored fat. The desired area
of treatment can be patient specific, targeting
your most problematic areas including eye bags,
double chin, tummy, love handles, thighs and
the back of upper arms. To achieve and maintain
your weight loss goals with mesotherapy, a
healthy diet and exercise are highly recommended.
How does mesotherapy get rid of cellulite?
Cellulite affects the majority of women over
the age 20. It is caused by poor circulation,
fat herniation, a weakening of connective tissues,
lymphatic congestion and hormonal imbalances.
Cellulite is classified into four stages, based
upon its appearance while standing, laying,
and pinching the skin. Causing a dimpling and
cottage cheese appearance of the skin, cellulite
is not a disease of excess weight.
Mesotherapy works by injecting small amounts
of homeopathic medicine with physiologic serum,
caffeine and artichoke extract immediately beneath
the surface of the skin to break down cellulite
and improve circulation. Adding magnesium and
vitamin C to the mixture encourages the tone
and quality of the overlying skin to improve.
Mesotherapy stimulates the mesodermal tissue
or middle layer of the skin. This in turn helps
to disperse cellulite.
How many treatments are required?
Micro-injections are given once or twice a week
over a period of 4 to 8 weeks. Generally, the
average patient requires eight to ten treatments.
However thin people with problem areas such
as "love handles" or "saddlebags" may
require less, whereas obese individuals may
require more. Each session only takes a few
minutes and the treatment is long lasting.
When the desired effect is achieved, yearly
maintenance is recommended over a period of
4-6 weeks.
What are the side effects?
Side effects are generally limited to bruising.
The bruises usually fade within one week.
Can I go back to work after the treatment?
Yes. The procedure requires no preparation or
recovery time. Furthermore, no heavy bandages
or girdles are used.
Are the treatments painful?
The majority of patients experience minimal discomfort
with mesotherapy. For those with lower pain thresholds,
a numbing cream or painkillers can be used.
How many treatments are required before I see
results?
It depends on the patient's body. Some patients
see results after one treatment session while
others may require four to five treatments to
begin to see results. Often the patient's clothing
will become looser and friends and family will
tell the patient they appear thinner. However,
mesotherapy is more about losing inches than
losing large amounts of weight.
Is mesotherapy different from liposuction?
Yes, it is very different. Besides involving
no anesthesia and surgical risk, mesotherapy
requires no recovery time. Mesotherapy also removes
the fat from the fat cell without destroying
it. We believe this helps give mesotherapy its
natural appearance. Also, if you gain weight
after having mesotherapy, the fat will simply
return to the treated area, unlike liposuction,
where fat can start to occur in places that had
been thin in the past, such as the arms, neck,
face, and calves.
For further information or to make an appointment
to find out if you are a good candidate for mesotherapy,
call (808) 528-0888 or go to Contact
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