Localized Fat Reduction
Mesotherapy involves a simple series of injections that help break down unwanted small, localized areas of fat. This process of breaking down body fat is referred to as lipolysis. This method of spot fat reduction by injecting solutions into the skin is incorporated in many name-recognized procedures.
What Is in the Injection?
The main ingredients used include phosphatidylcholine, multivitamins and saline. Phosphatidylcholine is a natural lecithin which contains two unsaturated fatty acids (Linoleic- and alpha Lionleic acids) extracted from the soy plant. When injected into fatty tissue with very thin needles, the double layer of the fat cell membrane swell and harden and the agent, which acts like a detergent, begins the fat breakdown, transforming the fat cells into tiny little fat particles of nano-size (one millionth of a millimeter). The final process occurs in the liver where the fat is completely broken down into carbon dioxide and water.
Who Can Use Mesotherapy?
This procedure is not used for pregnant women, nursing mothers, obese patients; or people with diabetes, autoimmune diseases, vascular complications, or infections of any kind. It is important to note that injection lipolysis for dissolving fat is not a means of weight loss.
Side Effects of Mesotherapy Injection Treatments
Short term side effects from the injections are temporary and may include slight bruising, pain and swelling which can be treated as needed.
