Question 1

how do i choose between mesotherapy and liposuction of a delicate body area? i am trying to lose weight through exercise and diet, but it does not seem to work as i expected for every part of my body. i am considering mesotherapy or liposuction. what is t

Accepted Answer

As : As mesotherapy is not fda approved and involves the off-label unapproved use of substances in an attempt to destroy fat cells, i would not recommend it and suggest going with the liposuction.

Question 2

how effective is   mesotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Little evidence: I'm not a big fan of mesotherapy, and am not aware of any significant well done study, published in a peer-reviewed journal, that documents its safety and effectiveness. I don't recommend it to my patients. There are reports of complications. See http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pmc/articles/pmc3002412/ & http://www.Livestrong.Com/article/234119-complications-of-mesotherapy/.

Question 3

how much does mesotherapy cost?

Accepted Answer

Varies: This is a cosmetic procedure and will vary based on your location and the amount of area to treat.

Question 4

how do i find out what is mesotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Ask: French mesotherapy involves the microinjections of vitamins and anesthetics, while american mesotherapy is lipodissolve.  Mesotherapy means different things to different people.

Question 5

how much do people charge for a mesotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Unproven: Mesotherapy is not fda approved.  There is no standardization of the formulas used.  No one can predict the results or the side effects.  The stuff doesn't melt fat - it kills it, leaving lumpy scar deposits that are hard to correct.  Not recommended, no matter how cheap it might be.

Question 6

does anyone have any experience getting mesotherapy?

Accepted Answer

Little evidence: I'm not a big fan of mesotherapy, and am not aware of any significant well done study, published in a peer-reviewed journal, that documents its safety and effectiveness. I don't recommend it to my patients. There are reports of complications. See http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pmc/articles/pmc3002412/ & http://www.Livestrong.Com/article/234119-complications-of-mesotherapy/.

Question 7

what is in mesotherapy injections? what are they for?

Accepted Answer

Variety of purposes: Mesotherapy is essentially the delivery of agents into the subcutaneous space using a variety of very small needles. Currently the most popular indications are for the administration of "fat melting" drugs such as phosphatidyl choline or brand names such as lipostabil or lipo dissolve. A new drug Kythera will be used for melting fat in the chin area with anticipated release in January or February

Question 8

what are docs opinions on mesotherapy or lipodissolve?

Accepted Answer

See below: Very inconsistent results especially when large areas are treated. Can be very disfiguring, painful and multiple treatments are required.
Acceptable results in small spot reduction in the hands of experienced doctor.

Question 9

tell me about mesotherapy or endermologie?

Accepted Answer

Little evidence: I'm not a big fan of mesotherapy, and am not aware of any significant well done study, published in a peer-reviewed journal, that documents its safety and effectiveness. I don't recommend it to my patients. There are reports of complications. See http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pmc/articles/pmc3002412/ & http://www.Livestrong.Com/article/234119-complications-of-mesotherapy/.

Question 10

is mesotherapy effective in treating early hairloss?

Accepted Answer

Little evidence: I'm not a big fan of mesotherapy, and am not aware of any significant well done study, published in a peer-reviewed journal, that documents its safety and effectiveness. I don't recommend it to my patients. There are reports of complications. See http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pmc/articles/pmc3002412/ & http://www.Livestrong.Com/article/234119-complications-of-mesotherapy/.

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