Chris Chew asked:


Going for Mesotherapy treatment to lose belly fat or fat loss from any part of the body has always been complicated and controversial subject. This method commonly used for targeted body part weight loss is very popular in France, but is frowned upon by health authorities in many countries such as Singapore.

In March 2008, Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) warned patients and doctors against a list of unproven aesthetic treatments offered by doctors, from Mesotherapy designed to dissolve fat to anti-aging hormonal injections. However, there are also patients believes that those treatments work and thus the shroud controversy.

This article is not discuss whether Mesotherapy treatment is effective and safe to reduce weight or ideal for spot reduction, but will describe what this body shaping treatment is about.

The Mesotherapy was medical technique developed in 1952 by a French doctor, Dr. Michel Pistor. It is a procedure where a cocktail of medication and vitamins is injected into the mesoderm, the layer of fat and connective tissue which lies just under the skin.

Since then, thousands of doctors and physicians all over the world have used Mesotherapy for a variety of reasons such as overall weight loss, spot weight reduction, body shaping, cellulite reduction, wrinkle elimination etc. Mesotherapy is also often used to correct unevenness, lumps, or divots that develop after liposuction procedures. Liposuction is also another body fat elimination technique where body fat is physically and painfully ****** out.

The French Academy of Medicine endorsed Mesotherapy as an inherent part of traditional medicine since 1987 and The International Society of Mesotherapy has membership of about 15 countries from Europe to South America.

Mesotherapy treatment involves using a very small needle and medication is injected into the mesoderm. Sometimes the technique of “multi-pricking” is used. This technique involve number of swift injections are concentrated in a specific body part. Although “multi-pricking” can be done by hand, some treatment centers offer mechanical delivery systems that deliver the medication in a more accurate way and to reduce patient discomfort.

The medications used in Mesotherapy are supposedly designed to melt the fat cells under the skin and shrink the fat cells in the Scarpa’s fascia layer. The fat is then said to be excreted along with the bowel without any changes in the patient’s bowel movement habits.

For cellulite reduction, weight loss, spot reduction and body shaping, the medications are injected directly into the areas that are being treated. Treatments are usually given weekly and patients are supposed to be able to see visible improvement by the third or fourth treatment.

The medication used in a Mesotherapy treatment is usually a combination of vitamins, herbal products and medication. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining which is the most effective and safe combination.

Physicians administering the treatments will usually ask patients to follow a natural and healthy diet to compliment the treatment and because toxins are also eliminated in the process, patients must drink more water than usual to flush out the toxins and dissolved fat.

Patients who are pregnant, insulin dependant diabetics, history of stroke, cancer, blood clots and heart diseases are not good candidates for the procedure.

So does Mesotherapy work or is it a safe technique for weight loss and body shaping? The verdict is still out there until more scientific and medical rather than anecdotal evidence become more apparent.



Albert

Danna Schneider asked:


When I initially read the article on a newer fat melting procedure, I thought “Oh boy, here we go again, another gimmick in the world of fat loss”. Whenever I hear the words “melt” and “fat” in the same sentence, call me crazy, but I tend to be a bit skeptical because we all know that you cannot melt the fat off or out of your body, no matter how badly we’d all like to at times.

However, upon reading a bit more, I realized that this newer termed procedure to get rid of smaller pockets of body fat, called Lipolysis, is much like another, fairly controversial, method of fat and celllulite removal called Mesotherapy which originated in France years ago.

The common theme to these procedures is that they both use injections that are administered subcutaneously, which release varying mixtures of substances they claim destroy fat cells and rid the treated areas of bulges and excess inches.

Practitioners of Lipolysis and Mesotherapy are careful to say that it is not a weight loss method, but rather a body sculpting method, which will help to sculpt the body, and mold it by getting rid of stubborn areas, such as belly bulges, under-chin fat which tends to be extremely stubborn, and areas of the arms and sides of the belly that have that fat that never seems to budge.

The main difference between Lipolysis and Mesotherapy as I understand it, is what is actually injected. Mesotherapy is a tad confusing, and I’m not even sure if they’ve divulged exactly what is in the solution injected with Mesotherapy, except to say that it is a natural, homeopathic mixture in a solution that destroys fat cells.

With Lipolysis, it is clear what actually goes into the solution injected into patients fatty areas, but critics say that it is not clear that there is any standard for mixing the solution, and one patient may get a higher concentration of one ingredient than another, since the solution is not yet FDA approved.

The solution is varying parts of the following ingredients : phosphatidylcholine, a soybean derivative, and sodium deoxycholate, a bile salt. The mixture is called PCDC, and it is mixed in pharmacies, however there is no standardization, which is why it is receiving a lot of criticism, mostly from the plastic surgery field.

Go figure. I’m sure some of the criticism has to do with the fact that this newer treatment may take business away from liposuction, which is only performed by board certified plastic surgeons, and that may be some of the reason for the heated debate over Lipolysis and other non-FDA approved fat reduction procedures.

But they also may have a good point in that the solution is not standardized, and the long term effects of Lipolysis have never been studied.

Results reported from Lipolysis have varied, as with many other comsetic procedures. Many women have reported excellent results, and would recommend it to anyone who’s looking for inch loss or spot fat reduction. Some say that the pain is more than minor with each injection, and there have been some reports of allergic reactions, as well as minimal results.

Almost every cosmetic procedure has some risk of allergic reaction or of simply not giving the results desired, so this is to be expected, and I do not think the amount of reports in this case warrant calling this procedure “ineffective” or “unsafe”, but the one thing that would concern me is that we are injecting an unstandardized solution into our bodies, and destroying fat cells by rupturing them.

Then where does the fat go after it is destroyed? If the fat catches in areas where it cannot be easily eliminated by the body as waste, this could also present a problem, and critics are quick to cite the fact that there are no concrete studies or evidence to show that the destroyed fat cells are processed and eliminated by the liver, as the advocates of Lipolysis claim.

So, onto another important point about Lipolysis. What is the cost? That is really on the forefront, since the cost benefit appears to be the reason that many women are choosing this over liposuction. That, and the fact that it is technically uninvasive since there is no surgery involved, and no downtime as with liposuction, which is considered to be a fairly painful surgery with a long recovery time which minimizes life activities.

The cost runs around $1,000 to $3,000 per body area. I’m not exactly sure what that covers, but it no doubt ranges depending on where you live, since geographical area dictates the costs of elective cosmetic procedures most times. This could be considerably less than liposuction to eliminate stubborn fatty areas if it works, since it is both less time consuming and would most likely end up being more economical.

This procedure may be worth looking into if you have smaller, more concentrated areas of fat that won’t go away, but perhaps a little more time should pass, and even better, the process should get FDA approval, before this becomes the next big thing. After all, what good is looking great and feeling good if you’re unintentionally doing something detrimental to your body in the end?



Harvey

Nicolos Rayez asked:


You’ve heard of liposuction. Who hasn’t? The term has been around since the 1970’s and was popularized by many of the great celebrities of the 80’s. But now, as the first decade of the 2000’s has begun to see it’s close, there have risen many great liposuction alternatives that offer much less invasive surgeries at a more affordable cost.

Are these recommended procedures? By popular opinion (even by most health care professionals, nothing can quite measure up to old fashion sweat, healthy nutrition, and good self-image, but as far as “body contouring” goes, these are less painful, quicker in recovery time, and a lot less of an invasive ways to go if you’re looking for liposuction alternatives.

Liposuction Alternative 1: Lipodissolve

If you’re a tad squeamish about being under the knife for liposuction, you might want to take a look into Lipodissolve. There is a more in-depth discussions about this particular liposuction alternative found on other pages around Liposuction-Alternatives.info.

A quick run-down, however, is that Lipodissolve is a drug cocktail that is injected into a specific “problem area.” The fat in this area would then begin to melt away fat cells that are expelled through the body. This is a very thorough liposuction alternative, but should be carefully considered before proceeded upon.

Liposuction Alternative 2: Mesotherapy

Much like the Lipodissolve treatments, mesotherapy is an injected mixture of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that are meant to break down fat and tighten skin. This alternative to liposuction is a great way to eliminate the areas that have a fair amount of cellulite.

Much like Lipodissolve, mesotherapy destroys the fat cells in the layer of skin with the most fat cells. These fat cells will typically explode and die, reducing the unsightly cellulite in those trouble spots. As far as non-invasive liposuction alternatives, mesotherapy is a very popular choice among many seeking a better body.

Liposuction Alternative 3: SmartLipo

Early in the pioneer days; indeed, long before that, they use to use the fat from pigs, and other cattle to create soap, candles, and various cooking agents. Have you ever cut cold butter? What about with a warm knife? Ever notice how butter, when it’s hot, will actually melt off of a corn cob, or a plate?

SmartLipo is a type of liposuction that actually uses lasers to heat up fatty areas. When these heat up, the fat will actually melt away. There is minimal downtime (1 – 3 days) where you are asked to lower your strenuous activities exponentially. Although more invasive than the previous 2 choices, SmartLipo is a great liposuction alternative, because the fat cells never return.

Liposuction Alternative 4: Diet and Exercise

Most looking for liposuction options tend to shy away from these two because they are not instantanious like liposuction or any of the liposuction alternatives. Although diet and exercise take a little longer before the results show up, these two tend to be what professionals advise at first.

Even if you were to get liposuction or one of the alternatives, it’s a good chance that you’re going to end up having to eat right and stay active to keep the weight off. The body still gains weight, even when fat cells are gone from specific areas, so make sure this is a key thought when considering liposuction alternatives.

Liposuction Alternative 5: Acceptance

The last alternative, and the conclusion of this article, is accepting yourself for what you look like. Despite the image that is portrayed on the television screen, you must consider yourself as an individual who has genetic limits and boundaries. Although you should strive for health in body and in mind, never attempt to take the easy road just because your self-image is tainted by what others might think.

Liposuction is not a weight loss tool, and is never advised to be such. It is merely an option for those looking to hone their body in ways that diet and exercise don’t seem to allow. Always way the consequences, results, and benefits of your actions before you act. Ask your friends what they think. Really take into consideration if liposuction, or any of these liposuction alternatives are right for you.



Norma

Justin asked:


If you are not completely happy with the look of every part of your body, you should know that you are certainly not the only feeling this way. Maybe it is cellulite on certain parts of your body that keeps you from wearing a swimming suit, or you were in an accident that left you with something you are unhappy with. No matter what body image issues you do have, it is likely that there is now a procedure out there to help you. In this day and age, there is no reason why you should have to suffer with poor self image due to a problem that could easily be fixed with a simple procedure.

 

One procedure that may be beneficial for you to look into is mesotherapy. This treatment is extremely popular and is used to treat a variety of problems. Basically, when you have this procedure done, a practitioner will be using injections under the skin to smooth out cellulite, or take care of a number of other issues. It is a good idea to make an appointment with a specialist to learn all of the details on this procedure to see if it will be the right choice for you.

 

The great thing about mesotherapy is that it is very non invasive compared with other procedures used to treat the same problems. One example of this is with cellulite. The great thing about using this procedure is that it is actually effective in resolving your issues with cellulite unlike other fat reducing treatments that can actually leave the cellulite looking more noticeable instead of diminishing it. The other great thing about non invasive procedures is that the recovery time is much less compared with other treatments, meaning that you can get back to your regular activities sooner, as well as begin to do the things that you have been putting off due to a poor body image.

 

There are many cosmetic conditions that can be treated with mesotherapy, so again, it is a good idea to schedule an appointment with a specialist to determine if your issues can be treated with this procedure. It can also help to do some other research into this treatment to determine if it will be a right fit for you. One way to do this is to find others that have had the procedure done to see how the experience went for them. This can be a great way for you to learn first hand how the treatment has improved the lives of others and can really do a great deal to help calm any fears that you may have over the procedure.

 

If you have body image issues that keep you from doing the things that you would like to do, it may be time to schedule an appointment with a practitioner to see if this treatment is the right one for you. There is no reason why you should be living with a diminished body image due to cosmetic issues that can easily be treated with a simple procedure.

 



Danny

Raj Kumar asked:


Cellulite is very troublesome condition for anyone who gets affected by it. Especially for woman, it is very demoralizing and because of such unwanted ugly appearance, it becomes difficult for them to come publicly. It is indeed a frustration that we are now capable of sending astronauts into the space for months and the permanent cure for some diseases are still illusive. For cellulite, endermologie is effective but expensive then what should we think about?

Give mesotherapy a shot for cellulite. It is the painless injections of vitamins, medications, minerals and certain amino acids that are just placed beneath the surface of the skin. It is therefore, mesotherapy can also be used for reducing weight, face and neck rejuvenation and hair re-growth apart from reducing and/or treating cellulite.

The injections used for this are prepared individual depending upon its purpose and unlike other medical treatments; mesotherapy is performed directly onto the affected areas of the body and because of this, there are very limited side effects and such injections also reduce the possibilities of drug interactions and allow substantial reduction in the number or amount of medications utilized for every procedure.

Mesotherapy will melt the fats that are present underneath the skin by painless injections and will break up the network of connective tissue fibers that form the cells that trap the fats and result in cellulite. The mesotherapy will break the bands of the connective tissues by injecting small amounts of special medicines in mesoderm (skin layer) to break down the cellulite by improving blood circulation and lymphatic and venous drainage so that the toxins are removed and body gets rejuvenated.

The therapy takes about 10 minutes and is not painful at all since the injections are not given deep into the muscles. Once those injections are given, one can return to her or his normal work. The patients are informed that how many ’sittings’ or treatments will be required for the maximum benefits in their initial consultation. However, the treatment is only decided after thoroughly examination of the local area and the degree of cellulite the patient has.

Mesotherapy is very effective and hence, is accepted worldwide. The treatment generally lasts long and the results can be measurable until the patient does not gain more than about 15lbs. The mesotherapy has favorable results for the cellulite that are present on larger areas of the body such as legs, buttocks, hips etc. It is comparatively cheaper as compared to those expensive ultra modern techniques. The therapy does not carry any risk as compared to other radioactive techniques or surgeries.

However, cellulite is the condition that requires sincere attention and hence, along with mesotherapy; certain medications can also be given for better results. Proper diet, change in a lifestyle, hot-packs and physical workout in gym will be very beneficial in treating/reducing the cellulite. One should be careful about the dietary intake and should prevent all those factors that are triggers for developing cellulite.

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