5 Things You Need to Know About Mesotherapy

1. Get a Smoother Skin Injection

Mesotherapy is a treatment used to reduce the appearance of cellulite and unwanted fat. Created in France 50 years ago, Mesotherapy is one of the more popular non-surgical treatments to remove cellulite. Administered by a doctor, Mesotherapy is a combination of amino acids, minerals and vitamins, which are injected directly into the problem areas. The result is smoother skin and the reduction of unwanted fat pockets underneath the skin.

2. Avoid Side Effects

Like any other medical treatment, Mesotherapy has its side effects. Some of the mild side effects associated with Mesotherapy treatments are burning, pain, swelling or itching at the injection site. These effects will usually subside within a few hours or a few days. More serious side effects associated with Mesotherapy include an allergic reaction to the solution injected into the skin, ulcer formation, scarring or pigmentation issues. Most side effects are rare and mild and the best way to avoid them is using a physician that is properly certified in Mesotherapy treatments.

3. Frequency of Treatment

Many physicians claim that Mesotherapy treatments to remove unwanted fat will last permanently, as long as the patient has proper diet and exercise habits. However, Mesotherapy for cellulite removal requires treatments of every six months or yearly to maintain results.

4. Prices May Vary

Mesotherapy costs are largely dependent on the physician you use and where you're located when you have the procedure. The costs will be different if you're having them done by a physician who has been administering the treatment for 20 years versus one who just received certification. As with any plastic surgery procedure, it will cost more to have it done in New York than it will in Austin. On average Mesotherapy treatments range from $300 to $550 per treatment per area. The initial consultation to determine whether you're right for treatment runs between $250 to $275.

5. Skip the Prick

No Needle Mesotherapy accomplishes the same results of traditional Mesotherapy, the reduction of the appearance of cellulite and unwanted fat deposits, but without the injections. Based on a process called Aquaphoresis, No Needle Mesotherapy uses low level lasers, electrical currents and topical Mesotherapy solutions to achieve its goals. The entire treatment takes about 30 minutes. On average 8 to 10 treatments are needed. Treatments should take place three times in the first week, two treatments a week for three weeks and then once a week for one to two weeks, with maintenance occurring every one to two months.

Last updated on: Nov 18, 2009

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