What is
Mesotherapy?
Imagine
growing hair, getting a face lift, reducing lines and wrinkles or
having a breast lift and reducing cellulite and fat by having
homeopathic vitamins introduced into your skin at acupuncture points.
This will then naturally stimulate your body cells to communicate in a
manner to produce
these desired effects for a healthier
newer you. Through tiny injections, information is
introduced into the skin to biologically correct the body’s
deficiencies such as lack of collagen, excessive fat accumulation, poor
drainage of toxins, dormant hair follicles, lax skin or weak
ligaments.
Mesotherapy is a medical specialty that treats patients for various medical conditions, especially spot fat reduction and cellulite removal. By using microinjections of conventional or homeopathic medication and/or vitamins into the mesoderm (or middle layer of skin), mesotherapy can deliver healing or corrective treatment to a specific area of the body.
Mesotherapy has been practiced for 50 years in France where there are over 15,000 physicians who successfully use this technique. Specifically, mesotherapy is useful for body sculpting, fat reduction, and improving or eliminating cellulite.
How does mesotherapy work and where does the fat go?
Fat cells are active cells in the body
that can gain energy, swell and get larger, or they can give up their
energy and shrink. For example, when you lose fat through diet and
exercise, the fat cells shrink but they do not disappear. The
medicines used in mesotherapy cause the fat cells to give up their
energy and size, and produce water and free fatty acids. These free
fatty acids can be used by the muscles for energy. The fat cells get
smaller and the result is a more attractive and healthier
body.
Will the fat reduction
last?
If you maintain a healthy lifestyle (eating a
healthy diet and exercising), the fat reduction will last. If you eat
too much or live a sedentary life, the fat cells can enlarge once
again. After finishing your mesotherapy treatments, most patients
find that they may need an additional treatment annually to maintain
the desired effect.
How much does it cost?
Currently,
the average cost of a single mesotherapy treatment is between $250
to $375 per area being treated.
How many treatments will I have to have?
Depending upon the condition being
treated and the patient's response to treatment, the number of
treatment sessions can vary. Some patient's may achieve desired
results after 4 or 5 treatments, while other patients may need more.
Support systems of hormones, supplements and various detox protocols
will be available to assure the complete success of this
procedure.
Is there any downtime?
It is
recommended that you do not actively exercise for 48 hours after a
treatment so that the medications may have an optimal effect on the
treated area. Topical gels will be provided for pre-numbing of any
areas to eliminate any discomfort.
The only side effect with mesotherapy may be some local bruising and swelling at the site of the injection. This can be decreased by applying an ointment containing arnica, which decreases inflammation during the course of treatment. Some patients may experience a local reaction or redness at the site of injection.
Does it get rid of cellulite forever?
Mesotherapy can rid the body of cellulite but it will be
important for you to continue to eat a healthy diet and exercise
after your treatment sessions have been completed. You may need an
annual treatment to maintain the desired effect. With the knowledge
that toxins are often stored in cellulite, we will address any
detox programs that may be necessary.
How long does each treatment take?
Typically, each
treatment session takes 30 to 60 minutes.
Can I have
Mesotherapy if I have had liposuction?
Mesotherapy can improve skin contouring in addition to
eliminating cellulite and decreasing the size of the fat cells.
Mesotherapy can enhance or improve areas of the body that have been
treated with liposuction.
What other treatments are there that complement
Mesotherapy?
Nutrition, heavy metal detox
and hormone optimization can complement Mesotherapy. For example, it
is difficult to lose weight with exercise if all hormone levels are
not in the optimal range. If the patient is heavy metal toxic, the
results will take longer.
