The medications that
are used in Mesotherapy melt the fat beneath the skin and shrink the fat cells in
the Scarpa's fascia layer. The fat dissolves and is excreted by the kidneys and
the bowel without any changes in your bowel habits.
Cellulite is caused
by connective tissue bands that hold down the skin, trapping the fat and thereby
causing the "dimpling" effect. The medications used in Mesotherapy destroy the connective
tissue bands and melt the trapped fat, creating a smooth, dimple-free appearance.
In Mesotherapy, very
small doses of different medications are administered in specific areas, depending
on the condition being treated. The medicines and plant extracts that we use at
Mesotherapy Associates, P.C. are obtained from local pharmaceutical companies in
the United States . All medicines used are FDA-approved for their use. In combination,
medicines for Mesotherapy are used for off-line purposes. A recent illustration
of this distinction is Botox. Although Botox is FDA approved for controlling muscle
spasms, the medical community embraced it for its cosmetic properties of controlling
wrinkles. For many years, plastic surgeons and dermatologists have used Botox for
off-line purposes.
For cellulite, weight
loss, and spot weight reduction, the medications are injected directly to the areas
being treated. Treatments are administered weekly, and patients usually begin seeing
results by the fourth treatment. After 10 treatments, patients see a significant
decrease in size, improved skin tone, and smoothing of cellulite. Typically patients
lose 4 to 10 inches in 10 weeks.
Many patients develop
unevenness, divots, or lumps after undergoing liposuction. These areas can be successfully
treated with Mesotherapy. The scar tissue that forms under the skin after liposuction
is directly targeted and dissolved. Patients see and feel smoothing of divots and
lumps, and the unevenness resolves.
The combination of vitamins,
herbal products 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 thorough