The Mayo Clinic describes mesotherapy as a cosmetic procedure involving the injection of a medicated solution to dissolve the fatty deposits often associated with cellulite. Also known as lipodissolve or lipotherapy, it's said to improve the appearance of the skin. But scientific evidence is lacking when it comes to its efficacy and safety, so consult with a trusted medical professional prior to its use.
Mesotherapy
In mesotherapy, areas of the body affected by fatty deposits or cellulite are administered a series of injections. The injections are said to break down fat, providing a smoother appearance to the skin. It's also been purported to promote weight loss, sculpt the body and firm the skin as well as combat aging.
Results
It can take two to three sessions to experience noticeable improvements to the look of the skin. Results are said to be permanent, according to Mesotherapie & Estetik, one of the foremost authorities in Mesotherapy. However, you also need to combine it with proper nutrition and exercise to maintain results. It may also cause some pain, bruising and skin discoloration along injection sites, but these are said to be temporary.
Ingredients
The Food and Drug Administration explains that most mesotherapy solutions contain phosphatidylcholine and deoxycholate. Phosphatidylcholine is a phospholipid found in cellular membranes. Deoxycholate is an acid that liquefies fats for digestion. These two drugs are often combined with a variety of different hormones, herbal extracts, vitamins, minerals and enzyme. The mixture varies from product to product as well as doctor to doctor.
Warning
The FDA cautions consumers about the use of mesotherapy to dissolve pockets of fat that may form under the skin. The reason for this is due not only to the lack of FDA approval of such products for the removal of fat, but also claims of its efficacy and safety are often misleading and even false. Many companies purport that mesotherapy is superior to other fat-loss procedures, which isn't based on any scientific evidence. Mesotherapy may actually cause undesirable side effects.
Side Effects
According to the Mayo Clinic, the injections of hormones, enzymes, extracts and other ingredients used in mesotherapy may result in skin rashes and infections. They can also cause your skin to become bumpier or more uneven than before.
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