Mesotherapy

Mesotherapy involves the injection of targeted medications into the middle layer of skin (the mesoderm) to treat a range of conditions. As an alternative to liposuction, mesotherapy offers a minimally invasive method of cellulite reduction and body contouring. When targeting cellulite or localized pockets of fat, doctors inject a solution that blocks the alpha receptors of fat cells — those that create fat — while stimulating the beta receptors that break fat down. Through this technique, the body naturally flushes out unwanted fat cells, and precise body contouring is achieved with minimal trauma to the tissues.

Mesotherapy Uses

Mesotherapy provides an effective, elegant solution to the problems of cellulite and stubborn fat deposits. Rather than suctioning out fat cells — a process that causes tissue trauma and can result in an unnatural contour — mesotherapy stimulates the body to shrink fat cells. Learn more about how mesotherapy is able to provide targeted cellulite reduction and removal of troublesome fat deposits.

The Mesotherapy Procedure

Mesotherapy is performed during outpatient sessions of less than an hour each. A typical course of treatment consists of ten sessions, though many patients see results after the first few sessions. Recovery from mesotherapy is so simple that patients can immediately return to their daily routines. Learn more about the mesotherapy procedure, including what to do before mesotherapy treatment, the recovery process, and the results you can expect.

Mesotherapy Risks and Benefits

The benefits and side effects of mesotherapy should be weighed before you decide whether this treatment is best for you. Mesotherapy carries few risks, especially compared to liposuction and other invasive body contouring procedures. Conversely, mesotherapy has several marked benefits. Mesotherapy is able to eliminate cellulite and localized fat deposits with minimal trauma to the tissues, little swelling or bruising, and low risk of other side effects.

Mesotherapy Prices

Learn about mesotherapy prices and how financing plans can put mesotherapy within your financial reach. Though the cost of mesotherapy varies depending on the locale, the doctor, and the area being treated, treatment sessions generally cost between $200 and $600. Many doctors allow patients to make monthly installments, spreading the cost of treatment over time.

Find Doctors Who Perform Mesotherapy in Your Area

As with any medical procedure, choosing a qualified doctor for mesotherapy is the key to a safe, successful procedure. DocShop has a comprehensive directory of doctors who perform mesotherapy in your area. Use the directory to locate a cosmetic dermatologist near you who is experienced in mesotherapy.

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