Mesotherapy

Definition. Mesotherapy is a minimally invasive dermal injection treatment that breaks down the connective bonds between fat cells, reducing the appearance of cellulite and smoothing and shaping the skin at the same time. Mesotherapy has long been a popular way to get the results of liposuction without surgery while also reducing cellulite. During mesotherapy, doctors use tiny injections of amino acids, medications, and holistic compounds to dissolve fatty tissue. Mesotherapy involves the injection of a specially prepared mixture of vitamins, amino acids, and medications, placed just millimetres under the skin into the problematic area. Just a "drop" of solution is used at each injection site. The idea is that you can get these active substances to the site requiring treatment by directly injecting them there. This is instead of relying on a tablet or intravenous injection where higher concentrations of the drug are required in order to get adequate levels to the site requiring treatment. Mesotherapy is both more precise and requires less solution to be injected.
The actual preparation injected into the mesoderm (or surface layer of the skin) during Mesotherapy depends upon the problem being treated. In general, the substances used can include: a local anaesthetic, and products that may reduce inflammation and treat veins, muscle relaxants, enzymes, vitamins, minerals, plant extracts, hormones, and hormone blockers; to name but a few.
Mesotherapy in the treatment of ageing skin aims to replace minerals, vitamins and amino acids that are found in lower levels in skin as we age. Each treatment takes about ten to twenty minutes and is generally not painful. If you find it uncomfortable, a topical anaesthetic can be applied prior to treatment.

Is it right for me? Mesotherapy was first used to treat such conditions as rheumatism, sports injuries, and for the improvement of blood circulation. Mesotherapy has now been used successfully by some practitioners for the treatment of cosmetic conditions, including skin rejuvenation and improvement, hair regrowth, localised fat reduction and as a treatment for cellulite.

Advantages. Because the needles used in mesotherapy are so small, the procedure is virtually painless, and some patients see results after only one session.

Disadvantages. Possible side-effects are small bruises which vanish in a few days, and a little swelling in the injected area which remains for about 12 - 36 hours.  Some individuals may experience an allergic reaction to the products used, although this is a rare occurrence

Results.Micro-injections are given every couple of weeks for two to three treatment courses. Some individuals may require a longer initial course of treatment. When the desired effects are achieved, you will require a maintenance program every 2 - 3 months or so. Recovery time . After the treatment you can return to normal activities.