What are the side effects of mesotherapy?

What is mesotherapy?

Mesotherapy is a nonsurgical, permanent method for fat removal, body contouring and is also used for hair loss and skin ageing. It was first developed in France in 1952 to treat vascular and lymphatic disorders. However, it was discovered that depending on the different substances injected, mesotherapy might also be useful in treating chronic pain, hair loss (alopecia), bone and joint disorders and psoriasis. More recently, with the discovery that body fat can be reduced with the injection of certain substances, mesotherapy is widely being used to help with weight loss, cellulite reduction, body sculpting, wrinkle removal and facial rejuvenation.

Although the technique is widely used throughout Europe and South America, buy etermis 3 mesotherapy is a relatively new treatment option in the United States and New Zealand. It should be noted that the FDA has not approved any medications for use in mesotherapy or body contouring and that the American Society of Plastic Surgeons does not endorse the use of mesotherapy.

Describe mesotherapy

can i buy juvederm online The technique involves the injection of certain substances, via a very fine needle, underneath the dermal layer of the skin into the subcutaneous fat tissue in the area selected. The combination of substances injected depends on the concoction prepared by the practitioner or 'mesotherapist'. It may contain minute quantities of plant extracts, vitamins, enzymes, nutrients, hormones and medications such as vasodilators, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, beta-receptor agonists and antibiotics.

What are the side effects of mesotherapy?

Because mesotherapy is administered directly to the desired area, it is believed that side effects are limited or reduced. Reported side effects of mesotherapy include: