Sarah Martin asked:


Mesotherapy is a customized procedure in which a qualified professional injects solutions into the fat cells under the skin to help with a variety of medical conditions.

The injections you receive in mesotherapy treatments contain a variety of natural products as well as pharmaceuticals and vitamins, which is why they are often called “cocktail injections,” not to be confused with botox. This treatment is an alternative medicine that has been practiced in France and other parts of Europe for almost sixty years, but it is a recent phenomenon in the US.

It is used in the treatment of cellulite, to promote weight loss and as an anti-aging agent, in which it rejuvenates aging and sagging skin. It can also be used in pain management and as a treatment for alopecia in both men and women. Other conditions that can benefit from mesotherapy treatments include:

? Injuries to ligaments, joints, muscles and tendons

? Constipation

? Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

? Pain from surgery

? Stretch marks

In mesotherapy treatments, the injections into the fat cells helps to dissolves these cells so that they can be easily absorbed into the bloodstream. Then it goes to the kidneys, where it leaves the body as waste through the bladder.

When it is used in the treatment of cellulite, this therapy helps to give the skin a smooth look without the dimples caused by fat. The needles are administered with injection guns containing a needle and tube. The tube contains the combination of natural extracts, medications and other ingredients needed to melt break down the cells.

Your first consultation with the professional will let you know what you can expect in the treatment sessions and the results you will likely achieve. It is important to know at the outset that this treatment does not work on its own. You have to eat a healthy diet combined with exercise in order to achieve your goals.

You can eat and drink as you normally would before each treatment session, but you should not take the treatment if you are feeling ill. After the mesotherapy treatment (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCeeHT_-lFY), it is normal to experience some bruising in the location of the needle insertions.

Your therapist will give you some tips as to how you can reduce the bruising, such as placing a cold tea bag on the bruised area to help enhance the healing process. If you eat green leafy vegetables before you have your treatment, this will decrease your chances of bruising. During your first consultation, the therapist will also take a full medical history and examine the area of the body that you want worked on.

The number of treatments you need will depend on the reasons you have for obtaining this therapy. You may only need a few treatments while another patient may need as many as fifteen or more. Just about anyone between the ages of 18 and 80 can have mesotherapy treatments. However, those with diabetes, a history of heart disease or blood clots and those with bleeding disorders are not permitted to have these treatments.

Once you receive your treatment, there is no follow up care needed. The main thing is for you to maintain a healthy lifestyle, although you may want to make regular appointments with your counsellor just to make sure you are staying on track.



Darryl

Sarah Martin asked:


Mesotherapy is a newer beauty treatment. It has been used for about a decade to perform such miracles as weight loss, targeted weight reduction, removing cellulite and wrinkle remove.

It is a form of homotoxicology which means that the treatment involves the destruction of toxins that might be aging you and causing issues with your health. It was originally invented in the 1950s by a doctor called Michel Pistor but it is only gaining popularity in this century. People who adminster this treatment are called mestotherapists.

Mesotherapy (http://www.vfhcinc.com/procedures.html) involves the injection of a cocktail of beneficial substances to very bottom layer of tissue beneath the skin. This part of the skin is called the mesoderm and that is where the name mesotherapy comes form.

The cocktail inside the needle includes vitamins, minerals, amino acids and medications. The mesoderm is very basic and supports muscles, fat and the connective tissue in your body. It is also connected to the circulatory system. Any substances that are injected into the mesoderm are bound to eventually travel to every region of the body.

Originally the solution was injected by hand through the use of syringes but now mesothreapists use a specially made needle that looks like an injection gun. These are electric instruments that have a sterilized needle filled with the cocktail of medicines and other nutrients.

Just about any part of the body can be injected with a mesotherapy cocktail. The most popular places on the body to have these injections are the eyelids, hands, arms legs and abdomen. It can treat a large variety of conditions including joint pain, sprains, muscle tears, tendon strains, cellulite, stretch marks, wrinkles, carpal tunnel, muscle spasms, constipation and post surgical pain.

Basically the mesotherapist will tailor what goes into the mesotherapy injection according to what ails you. There is no one basic injectable solution for this problem. However in general the mix injected does contain high therapeutic doses of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. The antioxidants are especially key ingredients in any anti-aging treatment accomplished with a mesotherapy injection.

Unlike some other treatments you do not necessarily see immediate results with mesotherapy. Also it is most effective if you adopt the changes in lifestyle recommended by your mesotherapist so it works long term for you, similar to lipovite injections (http://www.vfhcinc.com/about-us.html).

If you are unrealistic in your hopes as to what mesotherapy can do for you the mesotherapist will usually let you know in the initial consultation session. Also in this session your potential to have reactions to what is in the needle will also be discussed.

You don’t need to do much to prepare for one of these sessions. You will want to remove any perfumes or make up before you have the injection. You should never have one if you are not feeling well and especially if you are having any type of flu symptoms because sometimes the treatment can make you feel even worse. This type of reaction to mesotherapy depends on the individual but it s best not to take any chances.



Anthony

Alison Stevens asked:


Liposuction is considered a relatively safe procedure; however, there are many reasons why a person may seek a liposuction alternative rather than undergoing cosmetic surgery. If you’re not comfortable with the idea of surgery, if you are on medication or have a medical condition that would prevent you from having cosmetic surgery, or if you think the cost of liposuction could be too great, then there are liposuction alternatives for you to consider.

Medical and cosmetic research and technology are constantly providing new methods of non-invasive body sculpting without the need for surgery. Many of these alternatives produce favorable results without the potential side-effects of liposuction.

Firming Creams

There are a number of creams on the market claiming to improve the firmness and texture of the skin. Many are aimed at reducing cellulite and stretch marks. Creams containing aminophylline are sometimes claimed by their users to reduce fat deposits but there is no scientific evidence to back this, and the claim is not made by the marketers of the products.

Lipodissolve

This is one of the latest techniques in non-surgical liposuction. Developed in Europe for cosmetic purposes, it is now being used in some parts of Europe as a liposuction alternative. Lipodissolve involves injecting a combination of medications and enzymes directly into the fat, which causes the fat to be dissolved and expelled through the body’s urine. The European developers of the technique have concluded that lipodissolve is a safe method for eliminating localized fat deposits.

Mesotherapy

This method, also known as liposculpting, can provide excellent results for those seeking a non-invasive, non-surgical liposuction alternative. Mesotherapy involves small injections of a combination of natural plant extracts, medicines and amino acids into the problem areas to dissolve the fat. The fat is then eliminated from the body with other wastes. The procedure is relatively painless and does not require an anesthetic. There is no recovery time associated with mesotherapy.

Diet and exercise

Improving the diet and getting more excercise are still the best and safest ways to lose weight and change the body’s appearance. Remember that liposuction is not a weight loss method – it is a procedure to shape the body. As an alternative to any of the above procedures and treatment, learn to accept your body shape the way it is and learn to dress in a manner that downplays your body size.

Any of the above methods may be suitable liposuction alternatives; however, it is always advisable to seek professional advice before starting any treatment.



Neil