Mesotherapy bridges the gap between health and appearance by allowing us to safely shape bodies by eliminating unwanted fat and unsightly cellulite.

The Process

Mesotherapy is a procedure used for weight loss and body sculpting to reduce, eliminate and contour specific undesired fat pockets. This method targets the receptors on fat cells that produce lipogenesis (fat production) and lipolysis (fat breakdown).

1. Mesotherapy can be used on almost any area of the body that carries a stubborn fat deposit.

2. To permanently dissolve those pockets of fat, micro-injections of customized mesotherapy formulas are delivered into the targeted area.

3. The fat cells absorb the formula and become slightly inflamed, then harden. This means that the process is working.

4. The hardened fat cells break down and they are excreted by the body’s natural waste removal process.

5. Over the course of treatment, the fat cells in the targeted area are permanently eliminated from the body.

The customized mesotherapy formula injected in a specific area blocks the cells from storing fat and helps break down the existing fat cells. After a mesotherapy treatment, your body naturally flushes out the broken-down fat. Spot fat reduction can be used on the stomach, waist, thighs, arms, butt and any other area where your body stores large pockets of fat. Diet and exercise always maximizes your mesotherapy results.

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Chemical Foundations

The ingredients in the mesotherapy injections are selected from a solution of various vitamins, minerals, enzymes, plant extracts, anesthetics, medications and amino acids. The makeup of the solutions varies depending on the needs of each patient and the effect desired while allowing for a greater level of safety when issues such as drug interactions and allergies exist.

Some of the more common ingredients in a mesotherapy "cocktail" are aminophylline (used for asthma treatment), procaine and isoproteranol (used for certain heart conditions). Other compounds used to dissolve fat are phosphatidylcholine (PC) and sodium deoxycholate (DC); both occur naturally in the human body. The PC in a mesotherapy formula is derived from soy, while the DC is a bovine derivative, much like estrogen and insulin. Originally used in Europe to treat patients with plaque in their arteries, phosphatidylcholine was found to break down subcutaneous fat that is later metabolized by the body.

The combination of ingredients and medication that is injected is tailored specifically for each patient to optimize results. Many factors are taken into consideration to determine the most effective combination:

1. Genetics: A patient that has had cellulite since adolescence responds differently than one who has developed cellulite more recently.
2. History of Liposuction: Specific medications are added for a patient with a previous history of liposuction.
3. Gender: The selection of herbal medications is determined by the gender of the patient.
4. Type of Fat: The combination of vitamins is guided by the consistency of the tissue being treated. Softer fat is treated differently than firm fat.
5. Age: The age of the patient is taken into consideration in order to formulate the most effective combination of ingredients.
6. Medical History: The patient's past medical history is always thoroughly evaluated.

Lipogenesis & Lipolysis

Mesotherapy targets the receptors on fat cells that produce lipogenesis (fat production) and lipolysis (fat breakdown). Receptors that break down fat are known as beta receptors; those that create fat are alpha receptors. Alpha receptors are stimulated to produce fat when you ingest food containing carbohydrates, fat, amino acids, hormones or alcohol.

In both men and women, the ratio of alpha to beta receptors is generally 1:1 - above the waist. Below the waist, women have approximately 6 to 8 alpha receptors for every single beta receptor. This is the main reason women have trouble losing fat in their abdomens, buttocks and thighs: their bodies are designed to retain fat in those areas.

A medical history and physical examination is required prior to receiving treatment for weight loss and body sculpting. Based on individual requirements, the doctor selects a formula consisting of several medications that block alpha receptors and stimulate the beta receptors. Once injected into the skin, the formula slowly diffuses into the fat, and breaks it down. The number of weight loss and body sculpting treatments required varies from person to person.

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Medical Research & Articles

These articles are posted for educational purposes.

Case Study

Clinical Safety Data and Standards of Practice for Injection Lipolysis

Research Article

Detergent Effects of Sodium Deoxycholate Are a Major Feature of an Injectable Phosphatidylcholine Formulation Used for Localized Fat Dissolution

Research Article

Efficacy of injections of phosphatidylcholine into fat deposits—a non-surgical alternative to liposuction in body-contouring

Research Article

Mesotherapy and Phosphatidylcholine Injections: Historical Clarification and Review

Research Article

11.5 MILLION COSMETIC PROCEDURES IN 2006

What are the side effects of mesotherapy?

Mesotherapy performed by a trained physician has very few side effects. The most significant side effects are black and blue marks, a 15- to 20-minute burning sensation, mild to moderate soreness for 1-5 days, and (as with any injection) a slight risk of infection. All patients return to work the same day.

Mesotherapy usually causes slight bruising which goes away after 3-7 days. Swelling from mesotherapy is mild and lasts only a few days. Some patients notice a little itchiness for 2-3 hours after their mesotherapy session.

Because the procedure is not standardized, it is important to discuss with your doctor what is being injected and understand if there are any potential side effects. None of the drugs used in Mesotherapy are FDA approved for injectable purposes, the use as such is considered "off label" and is common in many medical procedures. Be sure to ask your mesotherapy physician any questions you may have concerning the safety of the ingredients they intend to use and any potential side effects.

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With mesotherapy injections there are no scars, no anesthesia, no stitches, no down-time.

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