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Mesotherapy is a safe, non-surgical technique for significant weight loss, spot weight reduction, and eliminating cellulite from heavy thighs, abdomen, hips and buttocks. Mesotherapy has been touted as a breakthrough for body sculpting, cellulite reduction and skin rejuvenation.

Mesotherapy is a technique invented in 1952 by Dr. Michel Pistor in France. The technique has been used there since that time with great success. In 1987 the French Academy of Medicine recognized Mesotherapy as an inherent part of traditional medicine. Only recently has it migrated to the United States where practitioners and patients sing its praises. It has been featured on CBS’ 48 Hours, ABC’s 20/20, and Good Morning America and most recently on NBC’s Today Show.

Mesotherapy Treatment involves the injection of a specially prepared mixture of vitamins, amino acids and medications just millimeters under the skin into the problem areas. Just a drop of solution is used at each site.

Currently only a handful of American doctors have been trained in administering Mesotherapy. Problem areas, such as the abdomen, thighs and upper arms, are often the targets of Mesotherapy. Other areas around the face and chin can also be done. Usually several dozen injections are given in a single treatment, and the course of treatment varies with each individual. Each treatment may take from 10 to 60 minutes, depending on the area involved. The treatment has minimal discomfort. After a treatment the patient can return to usual activities.

The combination of vitamins, drugs and supplements are all approved by the FDA. The vitamins, drugs and supplements work in combination to actually shrink or eliminate fat in the body.

“Mesosculpting” or spot fat reduction using Mesotherapy involves injections given directly into the areas being treated, e.g., love handles, bra bulges, saddlebags, etc. A series of treatments (5-15) are given spaced 1-2 weeks apart. The results are considered permanent so long as the patient adheres to a proper nutrition and exercise regimen.

Occasional touch-ups may be required. Mesoscupting answers the question that so many people have for so long been asking: Is it possible to get rid of fat without having some kind of invasive procedure? For those who find liposuction too invasive, mesotherapy for fat loss and body contouring is absolutely the answer. For those patients who have already had liposuction and now find fat depositing in other areas as well as cellulite that has become worse, mesotherapy is the solution.

Mesotherapy is not considered to be an alternative to an educated and self-empowered healthy lifestyle. Fat and/or cellulite can develop in other areas without lifestyle changes. It can certainly, however, treat the “problem areas” where diet and exercise fail.

Who is a Candidate?
Adults who are between the ages of 18 and 75 and in good health are candidates for Mesotherapy weight loss, spot reduction and cellulite reduction. Patients who are pregnant, on blood heart thinners, diabetics, on medication for heart conditions, or have cancer are not candidates for Mesotherapy.

The Results
Mesotherapy results are measured in inches. Because fat is melted under the skin, about one pound of fat per week is lost-equal to four sticks of butter! Mesotherapy treatments may be applied to arms, waist, back and legs all in one session. Patients can lose up to four inches on their waist, hips and thighs.

For cellulite treatments, Mesotherapy is a permanent solution, which eliminates dimpling and misshapen fat under the skin. Cellulite is an accumulation of fat, fluid and toxins trapped in a hardened network of connective tissue fibers in the mesoderm layer. The fat cells inflate, causing a rippling and puckering of the skin, commonly referred to as orange peel skin. Lymphatic and venous circulation is poor in these areas. Mesotherapy is used to create an increase in venous and lymphatic flow as well as the elimination of fat and dimpling in the area. The patient’s skin appears significantly smoother.

Most patients lose anywhere from two to four inches where their cellulite is treated.

In spot weight reduction, Mesotherapy is a painless alternative to liposuction. Fat and cellulite are eliminated from targeted sites using the same treatment described above. Unlike liposuction, only the fat (not the fat cells) is removed. Some patients can lose two to six inches in their saddlebags, hips, thighs, waist, love handles, back fat and chin when the combination is placed in those areas. Mesotherapy is not used to reduce fatty tumors or breast tissue in women.

How Much Does Mesotherapy Cost?
The cost of Mesotherapy depends, of course, upon the areas treated and the number of sessions required. From time to time Be Medical Spa offers promotional specials.

Please call our office at: 616-842-2400.

Call for a consultation today and begin to experience the fast and amazing results of Mesotherapy treatments.