What is Mesotherapy? Mesotherapy is non invasive and similar to liposuction. Pioneered by the French Physician Dr Michel Pistor in 1952. Mesotherapy is a non surgical, relatively painless injection procedure that is used worldwide to treat a broad range of conditions. This medical specialty specifically targets areas with microinjections of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, conventional medications and homeopathic preparations. These micro injections are delivered directly into the mesoderm (fat layer) to promote the body's circulatory, lymphatic, and immune system to create a biological response and reverse abnormal physiology. Over 25,000+ physicians worldwide today use Mesotherapy in the care of their patients for: Localized Fat- Body & Face Stomach, Hips, Buttocks, Thighs, Love Handles, Upper Arms, Chin Jowls, Double Chin, Eye fat pads... Cellulite Skin Tightening Alopecia/Hair Loss - Restores microcirculation and stimulates hair follicles Penile Enlargement - size increaseup to a 1/2 inch MesoGlow (Facial Rejuvenation) - Lessens fine lines and wrinkles for aging Skin MesoLift (Facial Rejuvenation) - Hydrates, tones, and tightens sagging skin and Wrinkles Acne Scars Localized Fat/Eye Fat Pads (A pre Blepharoplasty non invasive alternative) Stretch Marks There are more than 120 conditions that Mesotherapy has shown to be effective for including the following: Cellulite, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Alopecia, Scars, Acne, Muscle Relaxation, Migraines, Wrinkles, Tendonitis, Sports Trauma, Bone Spurs, Arthritis Pain, Hyper-pigmentation, Hyperkeratosis, Chronic Infections What areas of the body can be treated with Mesotherapy? Love handles, Stomach, Saddle bags, Bra bulge, Inner thigh bulge, Buttocks, Abdomen, Knee pads, Double chin, Face and Neck, Arms, Back, Legs, Hands and Waist. Who is suitable for Mesotherapy? Most healthy adults 18-80 may have Mesotherapy for body sculpting, cellulite treatment, skin rejuvenation, and alopecia. The exclusion criteria as a guide follows but each patient must be assessed individually to determine whether the exclusion criteria apply for the treatment you seek. Who is unsuitable for Mesotherapy? Pregnant patients, patients who are on blood thinners, insulin dependent diabetics, patients with cancer or in remission, patients with AIDS, patients with coronary artery heart disease or heart dysfunction, people with arrhythmias, with a history of blood clots or strokes, patients with auto immune diseases or organ transplant recipients and patients with skin conditions including: herpes & psoriasis. How fast will the patient see results? The speed of results depends on the area treated and the extent of the problem. Fat pads of the eye will usually show visible improvement after the first 1-2 treatments. Cellulite and fat should show visible improvement after 2-4 treatments. MesoLift procedures show visible results within 1-2 days after the first treatment. Will the results last? It must not be forgotten that the effect of most procedures, although long lasting, does fade with time. It is therefore wise to recommend maintenance treatments. For the results gained from localized fat removal to be permanent, requires the patient to maintain their weight. A regular exercise regimen, including cardio and resistance training and the implementation of a healthy diet, that places emphasis on lean protein and low G.I carbohydrates, will assist patients in maintaining results. How long is the "Down Time" and Recovery Time? There is no down time or recovery time for this procedure. The patient will be back to regular activities immediately. Are the treatments painful? The majority of patients experience minimal discomfort. For those who have discomfort, a topical anesthetic cream can be utilized 45 minutes prior to the procedure. Ice can also be applied prior to or after the procedure if necessary. Does Mesotherapy replace liposuction? In many cases Mesotherapy offers an alternative to even the safest form of liposuction, tumescent liposuction. Tumescent liposuction has been recognized worldwide as the technique permitting the greatest safety, the most rapid recovery, the least pain and the best aesthetic results. While tumescent liposuction offers superior safety and result its important to remember tumescent liposuction can only be handled by the hands of an expert surgeon. Mesotherapy is a non-invasive alternative supported by a 1994-95 study on "topical fat reduction" by UCLA researchers. This study concluded women who had Mesotherapy injections lost weight even without diet or exercise. About 100 people a year die because of liposuction. Mesotherapy has had no deaths, strokes or heart attacks.