Over the past few years, mesotherapy has been showcased on many national TV programs, such as 20/20 and 48 Hours.  Its fame can be traced to the promise it makes of reducing the appearance of cellulite. 

Small injections consisting of a special blend of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, homeopathic medications, conventional medications and plant compounds are placed under the skin at the site of treatment and subsequently absorbed by the mesoderm.  The injection’s components are used with the intention that together they will decrease body fat and smooth out the lumpy and bumpy appearance of cellulite. 

A common concern among medical professionals who remain leery of the procedure is the inability to monitor the exact ingredients and quantities of each compound in an injection.  However, this has not stopped a large number of individuals that are on a search for the fountain of youth and the cellulite-erasing magic bullet from receiving treatment.

How Mesotherapy Works
Mesotherapy has become one of the most popular forms of cellulite treatment on the market today.  In addition to cellulite treatment, the injections have the added benefits of decreasing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and adding an overall younger look to the patient by promoting increased collagen and elastin production.  According to practitioners of mesotherapy, the non-surgical treatment works by:

Mesotherapy for fat loss?
Likewise, the procedure has been used as a means to promote weight loss.  Mesotherapy works in this area by decreasing the ability of fat cells to hold on to fat while also decreasing the amount of fat that the cells already contain.  The injections have been described as having a stinging sensation and some patients ask for a topical numbing cream before treatment.  Post-treatment instructions include the avoidance of:

Doctors practicing mesotherapy warn that mesotherapy injections should be performed by a licensed and professionally trained doctor who has studied the procedure.  They also suggest that patients review the credentials of the practitioner prior to receiving therapy or making payment, in addition to asking for a list of the ingredients which will be used in the injections.    

Side effects of the treatment may include swelling, inflammation and soreness at the site of injection.  The most frequently recorded negative effect is bruising, although it usually disappears within a week of the procedure.  The treatment does come with a cost however - $500 on the average for each injection with the suggested number of sessions being 10-15