mesotherapy

Mesotherapy is a minimally invasive procedure that is widely used and was pioneered by the French physician Dr. Michel Pistor in 1952. It is used to treat various injuries and medical conditions. Mesotherapy targets problem areas by the administration of microinjections of conventional or homeopathic medicines, vitamins, minerals and amino acids into the Mesoderm (middle layer) of the skin. 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

Mesotherapy ( Mesotherapie) was only recognized by the French National Academy of Medicine in 1986 as an integral part of traditional medicine. Surgical Medicine Dr. Michael Pistor, the founding father of Mesotherapy, referred to the treatment as "Surgical Medicine," which means that medications are injected directly into the skin at the site of the pathology or problem area(s). In the treatment such as cellulite and excess adiposity, medications are injected into the skin as well as the adipose layers of the skin in the ‘problem area, such as the buttocks, thighs and top of the knees.

The medication selected will be in correlation to whichever problem is being treated. The medications consists of a combination homeopathic medication, traditional pharmaceuticals, vitamins, mineral and amino acids. Aminophyilline and Isoproternol is used to treat cellulite because they both break down adiposisity (fat in the fat cells of the skins). Eventhough they work in different ways, they have the same outcome, which leads to practitioners combining these for best results when treating cellulite. The needles used in Mesotherapy are very short and thin. For white skin, a 4 mm needle is recommended, and for black skin, a 6 mm needle is used.

The definition of Mesotherapy is: any medication injected into the skin, fat or tissues of the Mesoderm (middle layer of the skin). Because the medication is injected directly into the deeper layers of the skin, the advantages include the elimination of side effects and contra-indications. This in turn prevents an intolerance to the medications in most people. The action of mesotherapy lies in that it stimulates the body to heal itself and not in the medications itself. The effects of mesotherapy is instintanious as the medication is injected directly into the target area. The treatment is relatively painless and the side effects are limited to:

• Burning that can last 15-20 minutes.

• Minor swelling that can last 1-5 days.

• 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. This can be avoided by using proper pre- and post care techniques which should be explained to you by your practitioner.

In your initial treatment the practitioner will identify and map the area to be treated. Once the area has been mapped, the area will be cleaned with a solution containing alcohol or some other form of sterilization ingredient. Micro-injections will then be done on the area. It is vitally important to consider who you go to for these treatments as there are many unskilled practioners on the market, who have not been properly trained to administer these medications.

Also See:

 

• Mesotherapy is used to treat Cellulite.