Mesotherapy and Lipodissolve
The Innovative Non-Surgical Approach for Body Sculpting and Contouring!
Mesotherapy is a treatment using micro-injections for spot fat reduction and cellulite treatment.
Mesotherapy has been used in France for over 50 years; doctors in North America are now providing this
procedure for cosmetic indications. Mesotherapy help you get rid of fat pockets without undergoing
liposuction surgery. It can also help to reduce, even eliminate the appearance of cellulite.
Mesotherapy is a technique where very small amounts of medication, vitamins and supplements are injected
into the fat and connective tissue of the skin. It typically takes 8-12 treatment sessions, a week to
10 days apart to achieve the expected effects.
In Lipodissolve, a different technique is used. Slightly deeper injections directly into the unwanted
fat layer with somewhat larger volume are given. Usually 4-6 sessions, 2-3 weeks apart will give you
good results.
The primary medications used in both mesotherapy and Lipodissolve is the same, they consist of a
mixture of Phosphatidylcholine (PC) and Deoxcholate (DC) - substances that occurs naturally in the human body.
Until recently, a trip abroad would have been the only way to have mesotherapy or lipodissolve, but
our skilled doctors at CLS are among the few that first started using these techniques for cosmetic purposes.
FAQs
What are the indications for Mesotherapy or Lipodissolve?
Treatment program(s) can be designed for body sculpting and contouring by removing unwanted fat pockets,
as well as improve skin tone, texture and the appearance of cellulite. Areas of fat that Mesotherapy
or Lipodissolve may be able to treat include upper and lower abdomen, love handles, saddlebags, buttocks,
thighs, knees, arms, chin, back, cheek, jowls and lower eyelids.
What is the difference between Mesotherapy and Lipodissolve?
Mesotherapy is effective in reducing cellulite, improving skin tone and texture. It also works to
reduce fat. However it takes more treatments and longer time than Lipodissolve to get rid of
the fat pockets. Lipodissolve works very well in reducing fat pockets, but is less effective in
treating cellulite or improving skin tone and texture. Often a combination program can be designed
to achieve the ideal results.
Do these treatments hurt?
Mesotherapy or Lipodissolve treatments are typically associated with minimal discomfort or pain and are well
received. For very sensitive patient, a mild painkiller, local anesthetic, ice or numbing cream can be
used to control the discomfort to a minimal level.
Are they safe and is there down time?
Since the main medications used in Mesotherapy and Lipodissolve are chemicals naturally occur in our body and they
are used in relative small dosage in local area, they are very safe. There is no down time with the
treatments. Patients can usually resume their regular daily activities immediately after treatment.
What are the side effects of Mesotherapy or Lipodissolve?
The injections can cause bleeding, swelling and bruising in the injected areas. The medications injected can
cause local burning and itching at times. But all of these side effects are fairly mild and when necessary
can be easily controlled with oral medications before and after treatments.
What can I expect from Mesotherapy and Lipodissolve?
Lipodissolve or Mesotherapy is used for body shaping or sculpting. They can help to eliminate fat pockets,
improve skin tone, texture and cellulite in a few to several weeks. However they are not treatments for weight
loss nor do these treatments stop the aging process. Ideal candidates are those within a healthy weight range
for their height. Fat can appear again throughout your lifetime depending on your diet and exercise habits.
So a healthy diet and exercise programs are important in maintain your body shape.
