Dr Brooke R. Seckel asked:


Mesotherapy, also called Lipodissolve is a highly advertised procedure that involves injecting microscopic quantities of natural extracts, homeopathic agents, pharmaceuticals and vitamins into the skin to dissolve fat. Proponents of Mesotherapy or Lipodissolve claim that these procedures can be used to eliminate cellulite, promote weight loss, treat aging skin and redundant (sagging) skin, and rejuvenate the hands and neck. Mesotherapy and lipodissolve are often promoted as an alternative to liposuction and laser liposuction for body contouring.

Mesotherapy or Lipodissolve injections are purported to target adipose fat cells, apparently by inducing rupture and cell death among adipocytes (fat cells). Patients are often led to believe that Mesotherapy or Lipodissolve is a fat melting procedure and can avoid the need for liposuction and body contouring surgery. Since many of our patients ask us about this technology and have many questions, we thought it was important to address the topic with some facts and research.

A recent study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery the Journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, states that Mesotherapy or Lipodissolve, in fact, is not effective.

(See: Effectiveness of Mesotherapy on Body Contouring. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. 121(4):179e-185e, April 2008.Park, Seung Ha M.D., Ph.D.; Kim, Deok Woo M.D.; Lee, Min Ah M.D.; Yoo, Sang Chul M.D.; Rhee, Seung Chul M.D.; Koo, Sang Hwan M.D., Ph.D.; Seol, Geun Hye R.N.; Cho, Eun Young A.N)

Mesotherapy or Lipodissolve is traditionally performed in the US in Cosmetic spas and rarely by a physician despite the fact that fairly significant medications are injected into the skin during the procedure. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration have not approved the subcutaneous (below the skin) injection of medications commonly used in Mesotherapy or Lipodissolve.

There are multiple cocktails of medications used in Mesotherapy or Lipodissolve including: phosphatidylcholine, isopterenol, aminophylline, caffeine, L-carnitine, buflomedil, calcitonin, and others. The published scientific study was a randomized, prospective, clinical trial carried out on 20 women. A solution of aminophylline, lidocaine and buflomedil was used in the patient’s thigh area.

The results showed no statistical evidence of loss of fat or improved body contour in the thigh area of these women. In fact, some women had larger thighs after the study.

Despite the many stories of significant fat melting by some cosmetic practitioners and spas as a result of Mesotherapy or Lipodissolve, the plastic surgery community does not feel this is an effective means of body contouring and is certainly no substitute for liposuction.

As with any planned surgical or non-surgical procedure, we recommend you consult with a trained plastic surgeon for advice and answers. We would be happy to discuss Mesotherapy, Lipodissolve, liposuction, Laser Liposuction, Smartlipo, Cool Lipo and other body contouring options with you in our office at anytime. Please contact us with any questions or to set up a consultation.

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Marilyn Nelson asked:


Cellulite is something that is difficult to avoid. You can exercise consistently, eat healthily, remain within your idea body mass index, and still get unsightly cellulite. After trying all of the anti cellulite treatments available at your local pharmacy, purchasing the seemingly best cellulite treatment you can find online, performing all of the home remedy anti cellulite treatments you could discover, you are still left with cottage cheese dimpled thighs, buttocks, and stomach. What are you to do? Nothing seems to be working, and all you want to do is find an anti cellulite treatment that works for you.

Turning To Medical Anti Cellulite Treatments

The solution for you might be to use a medical anti cellulite treatment. This type of anti cellulite treatment is much more effective (and pricey!) than the over the counter anti cellulite treatments or home remedies. Now comes the hardest part: which medical anti cellulite treatment is for you?

Types of Medical Anti Cellulite Treatments

There are many different types of medical anti cellulite treatments. There are deep tissue massages, which may work, but are really not permanent solutions. The Endermologie machine works to lift skin to get a deep, subdermal massage to the underlying fat layers. This is very positively reviewed. In addition, there is localized, superficial liposuction. This is a more controversial procedure, as a patient with an inhospitable skin type could wind up looking worse after the liposuction than before!

In addition to the previously mentioned procedures, there is also an anti cellulite treatment in the medical community called soft tissue augmentation. This is where fat is injected into localized areas, such as the dimple of cellulite. It will push out the dimple, making a smooth appearance. Mesotherapy is much like this type of liposuction as an anti cellulite treatment. The only problem with mesotherapy is that the chemical injected is uncontrollable, and it is possible for it to spread after it is injected. Your anti cellulite treatment may wind up giving you more dimples than you had before you had the treatment!

There are many, many different types of anti cellulite treatments available through the medical community. However, the only way to determine what is the best cellulite treatment for you is through trial and error. This may be very costly when using a medical anti cellulite treatment, so make sure that you look up many consumer reviews and medical reviews on each anti cellulite treatment before you attempt it. You do not want to pay a large sum of money only to wind up looking the same, or sometimes, looking much worse.

Organic products can also work well for sensitive skin care as organic means that they’re without a lot of added chemicals and harsh irritants. Organic products are becoming more and more popular among many people as we learn more about what additives and other chemicals do to our bodies. It’s usually very easy to find organic products that are even made for sensitive skin care; they are typically available at any retailer or pharmacy and you don’t even need to drive to the health food store or vitamin store to find them.

You can also make up your own natural products that will probably work well for sensitive skin care. Using natural products is usually best for the skin anyway; try a simple honey and oatmeal paste as a cleansing agent. The honey moisturizes the skin and the oatmeal acts as a cleansing and exfoliating agent. Raw eggs are also good for the skin as they contain a high amount of vitamin A. You can just beat one with a fork and apply it as is on your face, leaving it on for a few minutes before rinsing away. And it’s important to be gentle with your face regardless of what you use for sensitive skin care. This means no harsh scrubbing and exfoliating only once or twice per week at most.



Tom

Erin Fletcher asked:


Summer is coming; fresh air beaches are waiting for you. But you are worrying if you are able to wear bikini again because of a terrible thing _ cellulite. Cellulite is a bad problem that can affect anyone. Too many women out there have a cellulite problem today. It may be that some of them only have a little cellulite that is only visible in a certain light, but this small amount is enough to knock the confidence of any woman.

Cellulite is often a big worry for people of different ages and sizes. Therefore, it is quite normal for people from different walks of life to try and find the best cellulite treatment. Since people’s bodies and conditions differ, the best cellulite treatment for one person may not be good for another. It is the best to find the right treatment for you.

Presently, with the development of modern science, there are many cellulite treatment options. Among them, liposuction (surgery to remove fat) and mesotherapy (injection of drugs into cellulite) are available treatments. However, these two surgical treatments are either expensive or may produce only temporary improvement. Many doctors even warn that liposuction is not an effective treatment for cellulite because liposuction is designed to remove deep fat instead of cellulite, which is close to the skin.

Besides, the build-up of cellulite can be reduced by a healthy diet and exercise. It is important to reduce the amount of fatty foods you eat, and include more fruits and vegetables in your diet. Eating more fruits and vegetables means that you eat less fat laden food, and also increase your body’s ability to combat cellulite. Using supplementary vitamins A, C and E can also help you to maintain strong and supple skin. Moreover, leading an active life-style, controlling your stresses, keeping the body well hydrated, avoiding an excess of alcohol and coffee, giving up smoking are a strong recommendation as these are among the worst enemies for causing cellulite.

However, it is important to note that in some genetic or hormonal cases, it is difficult to find a way to prevent cellulite even with the right diet and exercise. Some experts even claim that diet and exercise cannot significantly reduce cellulite at all. In this case, using a cellulite cream is one of the best options available to you. Finding the best cellulite treatment available and importantly, getting a good result, is what you want.

Actually, there are a lot of effective products on the market. Among them, revitol cellulite cream is rated number 1 in the market. Let’s consider why more and more women are turning to use Revitol to treat their cellulite. Revitol cellulite cream helps reduce the appearance of cellulite. Revitol cellulite cream can be used to assist in the appearance of tighter, healthier appearing skin in areas applied. With Revitol you can reduce the appearance of unwanted lumps and bumps.

To naturally treat cellulites, Revitol may also be used since it is a safe and a naturally-occurring treatment. Since Revitol contains natural products, it can be safely used without the fear of side effects like allergies. Revitol’s natural ingredients will work to fight free radicals and improve blood flow, thereby reducing the appearance of cellulite. If you want repair your skin and start looking your best please visit Revitol



Danielle

Sarah Martin asked:


What is mesotherapy? This is a question you might ask if you have no knowledge of this body sculpting technique.

Mesotherapy is a technique for helping you attain the perfect body, lose weight and look and feel great. It involves receiving injections of customized cocktails of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and medication that your body needs for optimum health not to be confused with lipovite injections (http://www.vfhcinc.com/procedures.html). The needles are inserted just below the outer surface of your skin, which is called the mesoderm, hence the name of the treatment. The therapists use specialized equipment, such as injection guns to administer the treatment. These are electronic instruments with a sterilized needle on one end and an attached tube that holds the injection solution.

In order to benefit from mesotherapy, you cannot rely on the injections alone. You have to take part in the process as well by ensuring that you get plenty of exercise, follow a healthy diet and drink 8 glasses of water every day. At your first consultation, the therapist will describe the procedure and discuss your reasons for taking this therapy. If your goals are unrealistic, the therapist will let you know this so that you won’t be disappointed and you can alter your expectations for the treatment.

You do have to prepare for each session of the mesotherapy treatment, which is usually once a month. You do not have to abstain from eating or drinking because this is not an invasive medical procedure, it is more of a medical weight loss program (http://www.vfhcinc.com/medical.html). You should not wear any perfumes or makeup to the session because these may interfere with the effectiveness of the therapy. If you have a cold or symptoms of illness, you should reschedule your session for a later date.

There is a certain amount of discomfort associated with the after effects of mesotherapy injections. For example, you may have some bruising or soreness of the skin at the site of the injection. The therapist may recommend some over the counter medications that can help with this or you can use all-natural remedies, such as placing a cooled tea bag over the area or bathing the area in a solution of vinegar and water. Including larger portions of green leafy vegetables in your diet for a few days before the session will also help to cut down on the amount of bruising that develops. Ice packs are also helpful in reducing any redness or swelling.

Depending on your physical and medical condition, you have several options to choose from in mesotherapy treatments (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCeeHT_-lFY). Injuries, such as swelling of the joints or torn ligaments, for example, do not require as many treatments as do such conditions as alopecia. You can enjoy mesotherapy treatments to reduce stretch marks after giving birth or losing weight, to help reduce the pain associated with recovering from surgery and even to reduce the problem of constipation. Each one requires a different regimen of treatment.

If you are between the ages of 18 and 80, you can have mesotherapy. The therapist will review your medical history and take note of any prescription medications you may be taking. All this is necessary to ensure your health. For example, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, mesotherapy is not an option for you.



Kelly