Mesotherapy
Pioneered by the French physician Dr. Michel Pistor in 1952, Mesotherapy is a minimally invasive procedure that is widely used in Europe and elsewhere to treat various injuries and medical conditions. This medical specialty targets problem areas with microinjections of conventional or homeopathic medicines, vitamins, minerals and amino acids.Tiny "medicinal bullets" are delivered directly into the mesoderm (middle layer of skin) that is highly specific to the condition being treated.
Among its many applications, Mesotherapy can be used for the following:
Mesotherapy to eliminate cellulite
Mesotherapy to promote weight loss
Mesotherapy to provide anti-aging benefits
Mesotherapy to eliminate localized fat deposits
Once the medication is delivered, the body is stimulated to heal itself. Since the target areas are directly impacted, smaller amounts of the medication is needed to provide the desired affect. Micro-injections are relatively painless, and the effects are instantaneous. Potential side effects are limited to:
- Burning that can last 15-20 minutes.
- Minor swelling that can last 1-5 days (this can vary with some patients).
- Minor soreness that can last several days.
- Minor skin discoloration, which resolves on its own, or can be treated with chemical peels to remove it quickly.
- A slight risk of infection (which may occur whenever an injection is administered).