What to Expect After Mesotherapy

Mesotherapy is a series of shots of a mixture of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and medications that are injected into the skin's mesoderm layer. The mesoderm layer lies slightly deeper than most tattoos go. It which supports connective tissue such as muscle and the circulatory system. Mesotherapy is part of the science of homotoxicology, where illness is the body's defense against toxins that upset the cellular system. It has been referred to as a nonsurgical alternative to liposuction, but is useful for a number of ailments.

Downtime

• There is very little downtime, just a matter of minutes, after mesotherapy treatments. It is a minimally invasive treatment; however, several sessions are required.

Immediately Following

• Ice should be applied to reduce swelling, if any, during the first 48 hours. You should not wash or take a shower for at least 4 hours after treatment, and avoid hot tubs, saunas and spas for 48 hours. Do not take anti-inflammatories, and avoid sunbathing and direct sunlight. Massaging the treated area for 15 minutes daily will help process fat elimination. Avoid strenuous exercise for 48 hours, but walking 20 to 30 minutes is fine.

Transition

• Your mesotherapist may customize a post-therapy diet and exercise plan. For those with weight loss in mind, it is crucial that the transition takes place in two to three days for the best results. The quicker you make the transition to exercise, the better your blood circulation will be. It is recommended that 15 to 30 minutes of exercise be performed daily.

Bruising

• The most common side effect are bruising and pain at the injection site. These symptoms can be handled with over-the-counter medication. If additional symptoms or any rashes appear, consult your mesotherapist, it is possible you are having an allergic reaction.

Effectivness

• Mesotheraphy has been used for a number of conditions, including joint swelling, muscle tears, cellulite, stretch marks, wrinkles, muscle spasms and constipation. Almost any body part can be treated by the small needles, including eyelids, hands, arms, legs and abdomen. Mesotheraphy is considered useful in cosmetic body sculpting. It also is s baldness treatment alternative and can delay male pattern baldness.

Follow- up Visits

• Healing injuries takes as few as three or four sessions, but skin conditions can take as many as 10 to 15. Certain factors, such as medical history, extent of cellulite, fat and skin areas to be worked on, dictate exactly how many treatments are necessary. The mesotherapist formulates the medication solutions based on what she is treating.

Cosmetic

• Because it has been used for cosmetic resculpting of love handles, eye fat pads, saddlebags, double chins, abdominal bloating, bra bulge and skin laxity, diet and exercise is the most important part of the aftercare, but you can expect to lose inches and saggy skin after a few treatments. Keeping the weight off is dependent on the regimen you use for weight loss. Exercise will tone the areas and keep them in shape after the mesotherapy sessions have ended.