Mesotherapy in Los Angeles

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Are you bothered by pockets of unwanted fat?

Your figure says a lot about you. In many ways it provides others with a lasting impression of who you are and how you take care of yourself.

Diet and exercise can help many areas of the body, but there are always some areas that just don’t seem to respond. Those fatty deposits in the cheeks, chin, jaw line, neck, “love handles”, and even the hips, under the arms and cellulite are the most difficult to remove. Now, Mesotherapy can provide you with a solution.

What is Mesotherapy?

Mesotherapy has been used in Europe since 1952 when it was invented by the French physician Dr. Michel Pistor for pain management. It is the injection of a mixture of FDA approved medications, vitamins and minerals into the mesoderm, the layer of fat and connective tissue just under your skin. This mixture may differ depending on the condition and area being treated. Mesotherapy has a number of medical applications that include weight loss, spot body contouring, face and neck rejuvenation and cellulite reduction.

How does Mesotherapy work?

The mixture of medications used in Mesotherapy melts the fat beneath the skin and shrinks the deeper fat cells. Once the fat has been dissolved, it is absorbed into the bloodstream where it is carried away and removed from the body through the kidneys.The formula of medications is used to treat cellulite, destroy the connective tissues that cause the dimpling effect and dissolve fat cells that are trapped. This results in a smooth, dimple-free appearance.

The Procedure

Mesotherapy is performed to actually melt away unwanted localized deposits of fat cells from your body. During the procedure your doctor uses a very tiny needle (about the size of an eyelash) to painlessly make multiple injections of the medications into the targeted area. For overall weight loss your doctor may inject larger areas to cause a general dissolution of the fat over your body. When treating cellulite, one formulation of medications may be used to dissolve the fat and another to destroy the fibrous bands that bind the skin. In some cases, a special injection device may be used to deliver the injections.

What about side effects?

Side effects are limited because Mesotherapy is delivered directly to the target area. This reduces the possibility of drug interactions, and reduces the amount of medication required for each procedure. Localized bruising is common. Your doctor may suggest you discontinue blood thinners before your treatment.

How does Mesotherapy compare to Liposuction?

With Mesotherapy, the fat (not the fat cells) is dissolved and removed painlessly from the body. Mesotherapy is performed in a series of sessions with no downtime. After Mesotherapy, the results can be measured in inches as about one pound per week can be melted away. Many patients can lose as much as two dress sizes after only ten treatments.

Mesotherapy is not surgery. It does not require any sedation or incisions. There is no downtime.

Are the treatments painful?

Most patients say it is like a pinch or bee sting. Some prefer to use a local anesthetic cream applied thirty minutes prior to their treatment.

How soon will I see results?

That depends on the area being treated. Some patients see results after one or two treatments, while others require five to seven treatments before they are satisfied. Weight loss with Mesotherapy is a gradual process. The results are not immediate as with Liposuction.

How long do the treatments last?

Patients can maintain their results as long as they stay on a healthy diet and continue to exercise. Cellulite may require maintenance treatments every six months to a year.

Can Mesotherapy be used to treat other conditions?

Yes. Mesotherapy can also be used for pain management and to treat alopecia, or hair loss, in both men and women. It can also be used to rejuvenate the face and neck.

Find out if Mesotherapy can help you attain the figure of your dreams. Schedule a consultation with our practice today.

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