Raj Kumar asked:


Cellulite removal is one of the fastest growing industries in the medical world today. With 90% of women as prospective clients, it is not surprising that many are trying to ride the wave, and trying to make some profit from the despised condition called cellulite. Lipotherapy or lipodissolve is one of the products trying to ride this wave. It has been marketed as an effective way of removing cellulite, but for a consumer, does it work and is it safe?

We work hard for our money, and we seek treatments to improve ourselves, especially those that involve looking good. We expect to see immediate results, and we also want to be assured that the procedure or treatment that is going to be done is safe, and has minimal risk, and is worth our every dollar.

Lipotherapy is one of the treatments being made available to remove cellulite. It allegedly works by injecting either of two substances, namely phosphatidylcholine (PPC) or Sodium Deoxycholate, for multiple sessions to dissolve the fat causing the cellulite.

FDA Approval

The problem is that Lipotherapy is not yet approved by the Food and Drug Association (FDA) of the United States.  First and foremost, when looking for a treatment, it should be approved by the FDA.    Secondly, even experts stress that lipotherapy should ideally be only used for small areas of skin, and is necessary only if there is excessive fat or skin or both. 

Lack of Medical Trials

There has been a lack of information, and scientific trials to prove that lipotherapy is in fact safe.  The processes involved in lipotherapy have yet to be thoroughly studied by scientists and medical practitioners.  However, the current trend points to its drawbacks and the complications that come with it.  So much so, that the procedure has been banned in Brazil.

Lipotherapy vs Mesotherapy

But why is lipotherapy being questioned as unsafe and untested, when mesotherapy which involves a similar process has been approved by the FDA for years. How can they be differentiated from each other?

Lipotherapy can be differentiated from mesotherapy in that, mesotherapy has multiple applications in the medical world. This is because mesotherapy can be used not only for cellulite treatments, but also for muscoskeletal problems, neurological problems, and other cosmetic problems, not necessarily connected with cellulite removal. Lipotherapy on the other hand is confined to the mass killing of fat cells, and nothing else. What it does is kill the fat cells under the skin without any mode of selection as to which cells are good or bad. There is no differentiation of targeted cells at all. This is different from trying to decrease the fat cells size which has proven to be safer.

Not Recommended

In the end lipotherapy is not recommended for cellulite removal. With the host of choices out there, there is no need to insist on lipotherapy if in the end it will endanger your health, especially as it is not FDA approved. Experts suggest that one should always find a physician who is certified, and not just any other physician who offer their services. After all, it is your safety and well being that is important, more than anything else.

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Edith

Sacha Tarkovsky asked:


Today more women than ever are looking at alternatives to plastic and cosmetic surgery and turning to non surgical facelifts and Mesotherapy is becoming the first choice of more and more women worldwide

Mesotherapy offers a great non surgical facelift that will make you look younger and more beautiful so let’s take a closer look at it.

Mesotherapy What It Does

It injects into the mesoderm area of the skin.

The mesoderm is below the epidermis and is the area where skin cells are made.

The injection contains a mixture of vitamins and amino acids and the natural moisturizer hyaluronic acid.

It is used on the face but many women also opt to have mesotherapy done on the thighs, legs and stomach areas as well.

Here it can be used to get rid of stubborn fat deposits as it improves circulation and helps mobilize and disperse fat deposits.

What are the results?

The results from a few sessions can be dramatic.

It brightens the appearance of skin and makes it look more youthful and radiant.

Mesotherapy is proven in scientific studies to show it stimulates the fibroblast cells which produce collagen and prevent fine lines and wrinkles.

Meso originates from France and has been popular for many years and is a branch of medicine and is used to treat a number of illnesses including, depression and even sports injuries.

In recent years its cosmetic applications have been explored further with the rise of women wanting natural facelifts rather than plastic surgery.

Where do I get Mesotherapy?

There are a number of places worldwide (not just in France) where you can get it. As with any non surgical phase procedure check the training of the beauty therapists and ask for case studies and make sure they have the expertise and experience to give you the treatment.

Results can be very good but remember you will need a few sessions to see the full results and your therapist can advice you on how many you need.

Mesotherapy is a great natural facelift and joins several others such as Restylane, Isolgen and Intense pulsed Light (covered in our other articles in this series as a cheap and effective alternative to the surgeons knife.

If you are looking for a more youthful look discover Mesotherapy and you may be glad you did.



Florence

Nicolos Rayez asked:


Whenever you’re dabbling in any form of cosmetic procedures, you tend to risk something. No matter what it is. It could be something as simple as a ****** cream. It could be something as complex as liposuction. But you must always weigh the risks of any seemingly safe or unsafe procedure.

Mesotherapy is no exception. Even though it’s a less invasive liposuction alternative, you must always weigh to see what you’re risking by going to any mesotherapy sessions. The risks, although lessened by professional care, are always there, and what is going to be presented to you in this page is some great food for thought when it comes to liposuction alternatives, and specifically mesotherapy.

Mesotherapy, as stated in other articles on Liposuction-Alternatives.info, is an injected cocktail of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and drugs. It’s an alternative to liposuction offered to those who are a bit nervous about anesthesia, or going “in for surgery.”

But what is unknown to most who are looking for these body transformation alternatives is that mesotherapy has unknown chemicals in the injections. Unknown chemicals tend to equal unknown health risks. These health risks can range from a mild redness to dangerous infections or allergic reactions.

The majority of chemicals found in mesotherapy injections are sold overseas, can’t be traced, and tend to be lower in quality than a recommended source. This low quality can make mesotherapy, and other liposuction alternatives, a major health risk, and must be closely researched.

You will always want to check with your doctor to see what types of allergic reactions you may have to any of the mesotherapy drugs you may encounter.

Other than these unknown factors, if you were to go to a well known cosmetic specialist who specializes in mesotherapy, it would be safe to say that you would be well taken care of. Mild side effects found on most patients have been swelling, inflammation, bruising, pain, and itching. These are typical, and tend to disappear as time goes by.

Most patients rarely experience these side effects, and tend to feel little, if no pain at all while the procedure is taking place. They say it feels like a mild ant bite, and it’s typically over in a few minutes. But if you were to experience any of the side effects, your health care provider would know exactly what to do, and you have nothing to worry about.

You have to carefully weigh your options. Would you rather risk your health for beauty? Or do you trust your doctor, or mesotherapy specialist enough to take the plunge and have the perfect image for you?

This article is not to dissuade anyone from mesotherapy, as it is very beneficial to certain individuals. This is merely asking you to chew on the idea of other liposuction alternatives if you are not entirely sure of the effect it will have on your body.

Although many injection-type liposuction alternatives have basically the same mild side effects (if any), there are all sorts of other alternatives for you to look for. Ask your local cosmetic specialist if there is any other recommended alternatives to liposuction or mesotherapy if you don’t feel it’s right for you.

One recommendation they may make is a closely guarded diet and exercise plan. This is typically what most doctors or surgeons will recommend before any other liposuction alternative. But if you’re adamant about getting your “trouble areas” fine tuned and tightened up, there are a lot of great options here on Liposuction-Alternatives.info for you to explore.



Helen

Dave S Ross asked:


Cellulite, sometimes referred to as “orange peel” or “cottage cheese” (because of it’s dimpled and uneven appearance) is a confidence shattering condition that affects both men and women. However, it is often maturer women who are more affected by cellulite than younger women or men. These days it is not uncommon for women of any age to be slightly overweight however, cellulite is not fussy and can affect even the most “image concious” or the most active of people. You’re not alone, “cellulite removal” and “remove cellulite” are very popular searches on today’s search engines. Despite it’s unpleasant appearance, cellulite is simply a small collection of fatty deposits located just benath the visible surface of the skin. When the build up of fat becomes excessive, it pushes against the skin’s connective tissue causing the bumps and lumps to appear. It’s unattractive appearance is the reason why lots of women are searching for cellulite removal advice online rather than asking their doctors how to remove or cure cellulite.

With age comes wrinkles. Like wrinkles cellulite is a result of lower levels of proteins in the skin’s connective tissue. You may have heard of elastin or collagen – the decrease in these vital proteins can cause both fine lines and wrinkles as the skins ability to regenerate and “bounce” back against the build up of fats diminishes. And with age comes hormonal changes and the inreased likelihood of hormone imbalance – a major contributing factor in the development of cellulite.

The presence of cellulite is not always prominent unless one tries to pinch the upper skin of one’s thigh; should it feel lumpy then you most certainly have cellulite. Cellulite is not harmful to the body however, it can have a negative effect on one’s confidence causing a deep need for sufferers to find a safe way to remove cellulite before the emotional damage takes it’s toll.

What Have I Done to Cause Cellulite and Can I Remove Cellulite Easily?

Genetic inheritance, age, fitness, weight, amount of body fat and diet are all contributing factors in the build up of cellulite. Not one can be pinpointed to be more responsible than the others for the appearance of cellulite and the diverse combination of all of aforementioned factors will determine just how much cellulite is visible and also how difficult it will be to remove cellulite from your body.

You may have been thinking that there is one specific cause for cellulite appearance however, no one knows for sure if one factor is more responsible for the build up of cellulite than others. Guaranteed cellulite removal will require the use of several methods as removing cellulite is far from an exact science. Combining a few methods of cellulite removal together guarantees an effective treatment for removing cellulite. Besides being one of the most popular ways to pamper yourself, deep massage is also somewhat beneficial in the quest to remove cellulite. Not only does it help relieve muscle pain, improve circulation and offer tension relief it also has siginificant emotional benefits – relieving stress and anxiety that can be caused by everday life. This is very important, especially if cellulite is affecting your confidence. However the main benefits of deep massage in removing cellulite can be seen in it’s ability to reduce the appearance of the lumpy bumpy surface of the skin where the cellulite is obvious to the eye. The effect is temporary however, massage is still recommended for this reason. Other treatments for removing cellulite include liposuction and mesotherapy. Liposcution is costly, painful and on the whole largely ineffective for removing cellulite completely from those difficult areas such as the buttocks and thighs. Liposuction is a more effective solution for reducing body fat the treating cellulite. Mesotherapy requires the injection of a combination of vitamins and amino acids directly into the areas of the body affected by cellulite. It is an unpleasant and painful process, not to mention expensive.

These methods of cellulite treatment are the most expensive yet provide the most limited results. Other means of reducing cellulite that are more affordable are recommended.

One of the more effective solutions for removing cellulite comes from combining a mixture of seldom known affordable and alternative treatments together in order to combat the condition.



Darlene

Lisa Jenkins asked:


The topic of weight loss is hot. People want to know how they can shed pounds and keep them off for good. The downside of the weight loss boom is that billions of dollars are spent each year on weight loss treatments that have not been adequately studied to substantiate the claims being made.

First, there are creams on the market that claim to reduce cellulite and slim the thighs. The acids in these creams are supposed to tighten the skin and pull collagen fibers back together. The creams claim to eliminate the “dimple” effect and contour the skin.

According to plastic surgeons and other medical experts, there is no cream that can burn fat or reduce the size of fat cells. Though creams may improve the look of your skin, unless you change your diet and add exercise, the fat will remain.

Second, there’s lipo-dissolve, which is sometimes called injection lipolysis and frequently confused with mesotherapy. Lipo-dissolve usually involves the injection of drugs known as PCDC or phosphatidylcholine and sodium deoxycholate, which practitioners say ‘melts away’ fat. This injection fat removal treatment has become exceedingly popular despite the Food and Drug Administration’s statement that, “these are unapproved drugs for unapproved uses” and the lack of controlled studies to prove the safety and effectiveness of PCDC. In addition, several medical societies have warned against the treatment. In May 2007, the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery warned patients against the use of injection fat loss treatments stating that none have received FDA approval and there have been no published peer-reviewed scientific reports of properly performed prospective clinical trials to confirm safety or efficacy. This is not an alternative to liposuction for people that want to get rid of large amounts of fat. The injections are intended for small problem areas that can’t be changed by diet and exercise. Seriously obese people are not candidates for lipo-dissolve.

We’ve all heard of transdermal patches. They work by leeching medicine through the skin and into the bloodstream over time. The technology has been used for contraceptives, nausea, and smokers trying to kick the nicotine habit. Now, they say it can be applied to weight loss.

The claims are that this patch, worn behind the ear, can cause you to lose weight. It speeds up your metabolism and suppresses the appetite, The transdermal administration technology appears to work, look at Nicotine patches, for example. But it has not been evaluated by the FDA to be effective in weight loss.

Have you heard of seaweed diet and weight loss soap? It’s a Chinese soap that claims to firm, tone and contour the skin as well as eliminate the inner fat out of the human body. How does it do this? The truth is, we have no idea. The claim that the soap eliminates fat from the body has not been evaluated by the FDA and has not been adequately studied for effectiveness in weight loss.

What about body wraps? Spas claim that customers will lose several inches in one session. Combine that with several more sessions and your body will shrink before your eyes. What is the easiest weight to lose? You guessed it-water weight. These stimulating wraps will squeeze as much water out of you as they can. The kicker is that while you want to trim ten inches off your thighs, you may see a half or quarter of an inch reduction in each thigh. The ten inches comes from the minuscule losses everywhere else added together.

Diet pills have been a popular weight loss treatment for years. Many diet pills that claim to speed up metabolism contain ephedrine, which comes from the Ma Huang plant. Over time, these pills have been shown to cause heart problems in young patients. Other conditions, including increased heart rate and blood pressure were also noted.

Last, Hoodia is a known appetite suppressant that comes from a plant called hoodia gordonii. The plant is only found in the Kalahari region of Africa. Companies have tried to imitate its effects and are marketing everything from gum to pills to drink mixes with hoodia derivatives. Read the fine print. Most of these diet pills don’t contain enough of the hoodia to suppress the appetite.

When considering any type of weight loss treatment, do your homework. You want to be sure that what you are buying is safe and effective and that you aren’t stuck in a position having spent sums of money with no weight loss to show for it. Second, watch out for treatments that claim rapid, easy, and quick results. Healthy weight loss is anything but fast. Keep your expectations about weight loss realistic. You can’t expect to lose 15 pounds in 2 weeks by taking appetite suppressants. Healthy weight loss involves a balance between proper diet and exercise.



Jorge