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matter the season or what the weather, extra fat and
cellulite are never welcome to a spa girl. And, if hitting
the gym and eating healthily aren’t producing
the results you’re looking for, medical spas are
where it’s at for offering slimming treatments
to keep your bum looking less bumpy and thighs looking
a little less thick. One such treatment is Mesotherapy.
What it’s all about:
A Mesotherapy
treatment consists of any injection of medication into
the skin, fat or other tissues of the middle layer of
skin (the mesoderm). After being developed by French
physician Dr. Michel Pistor in the early 1950s and modified
up until present day, Mesotherapy
has become a popular non-surgical offering in medical
spas worldwide.
Medical spa Mesotherapy
generally introduces microscopic quantities of homeopathic
medications, traditional pharmaceuticals, vitamins,
minerals and amino acids through multiple shallow injections
into the skin. Most commonly, though, Mesotherapy
is used to reduce the appearance of cellulite, promote
weight loss or revitalize aging skin. It has also been
used to treat acne, stretch marks, scars and wrinkles.
Therefore, depending on the desired result,
different types of medication or vitamin-rich substances
are injected into the mesoderm. For example, the emphysema
medication Aminophylline is used in Mesotherapy
to treat cellulite because it has been proven to break
down the fatty tissue that causes cellulite.
What to expect:
During a Mesotherapy consultation, your Health Care
Professional will determine what sort of medication
will best suit the area you are treating. So, Mesotherapy
injections are not one-size fits all; Mesotherapy
“cocktails” should be formulated specifically
for those receiving the injections.
Once the Health Care Professional determines
the best medication (or combination of medications)
for you, he or she will numb the area to be treated
with a topical anesthetic. The anesthetic will dull
the slight burning sensation common to Mesotherapy
injections. Next, the Health Care Professional will
perform anywhere from 20 to 50 swift injections (depending
on the size of the area to be treated) at the site of
the procedure with a small, thin needle.
Following the procedure, most patients
experience a bit of discomfort, and may also experience
swelling, bruising, tenderness and itching to varied
degrees.
Keep in mind:
Before you rush out to your favorite spa to indulge
in a Mesotherapy
treatment, ensure that your Mesotherapy
treatment is the best it can be. Because all people
react differently to medications and substances, be
sure that your physician performs an allergy test before
trying a full Mesotherapy
treatment if the drug Procaine will be used in your
treatment. This will help avoid any serious allergic
reaction. Also, most Health Care Professionals who administer
Mesotherapy
suggest their clients undergo five Mesotherapy
treatments at two to four week intervals to see optimal
results. So, stick with a medical professional who is
able to perform all treatments personally. Plus, be
sure to choose an experienced Medical Professional who
can show you “Before and After” photos from
the clinic’s own procedures.
Finally, stay active after your procedure.
Medical professionals encourage patients to exercise
regularly and keep a healthful diet to maximize the
effects of Mesotherapy
treatments.
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