Mesotherapy

Mesotherapy is the practice of using micro-injections of conventional or homeopathic medication and/or vitamins into the "mesoderm," or middle layer of skin, to deliver healing or corrective treatment to a specific area of the body. The technique was pioneered in France by Dr. Michel Pistor and has been performed there since 1952. The French Academy of Medicine gave Mesotherapy formal recognition in 1987 and it is taught in French medical schools. France currently has more than 15,000 physicians practicing Mesotherapy. The procedure has now spread throughout Europe as well as South & North America.

Mesotherapy has been used in the treatment of acne, arthritis and joint problems, and sports injuries, as well as for cosmetic purposes, such as reducing cellulite and fat. While each Mesotherapy treatment may involve hundreds of small injections, the treatment sessions typically take only minutes to complete.

What is involved in treatment?

Treatment typically involves a series of injections, administered in a clinical setting, at the target area(s) over several weeks. On average, one to four treatments, with 14 to 21 day intervals between them, are required to achieve the desired results.

What areas respond best?

The areas that respond best to Mesotherapy treatments - in those who are not excessively overweight -- are certain stubborn fat deposits that resist further reduction after diet and exercise. These include the double chins, the abdomen, love handles, backs of arms, thigh saddlebags, knees, and wings (the area on the back, just beside the armpits). Lipodissolve has also been shown to improve and smooth out the skin.

Other treatments to consider: Liposuction, Thermage