What is Mesotherapy

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Mesotherapy was accidentally discovered by a French doctor- Dr. Michael Pistor in 1952. It is now getting its due recognition as efficacious treatment for many health problems. In 1987 French Academy of Medicine recognized Mesotherapy as inherent part of traditional medicine and since then it has become part of curriculum in general medicine in France. In France approx 15000 doctors use mesotherapy in their daily practice. All around the world it is becoming a trend now and doctors in different field and especially those in sport traumatology and aesthetic medicine are acquiring this technique to help their patients. Not to have left behind in this scene –Delhi Aesthetic Clinic and Center for Antiaging Medicine took the lead.The doctors working here made several trips to France to bring this technology to India and The Clinic is credited to be the first Clinic to introduce Mesotherapy in India.

what is Mesotherapy?

The word "Mesotherapy" means treatment that stimulate mesoderm. The definition given by Dr. Pistor is " The practice of injecting little amount of medications, not very often into the mesoderm at right spot" Like in sport medicine –amount injected of NSAID drugs is 60 times less then the traditionally orally ingested medicine over 8 days period. This leads to more efficiency of drug with least side effects. Mesotherapy also gives opportunity to combine two or three active medications in single injection.

How it is Done?

Using a very tiny needle (0.4 to 0.6 cm or the size of an eyelash), the medication is injected into the mesoderm painlessly. Sometimes the technique of "multi-pricking" is used, where a number of swift, painless injections are concentrated in a specific area. Although "multi-pricking" can be done by hand, we at Delhi Aesthetic Clinic offer a mechanical delivery system with a device called Mesogun that delivers the medicine in a more accurate fashion with even less discomfort to the patient. Patients have universally reported that the treatments cause less pain than a momentary, light pinch.

Medications used in Mesothorapy

Nutrition: polyvitamins, hyaluronic acid, microtrace elements etc.

Metabolic stimulation : glycolic acid and rectinoic acid.

Enzymatic enhancement : collagenase & hyaluronidase.

Fat dissolution : phosphatidylcholine and/or deoxycholate.

Myofibrillar relaxation : Dimetylaminoethanol ( Dmae ).

Indication for Mesotherapy:

Mesotherapy has a variety of medical uses. Treatment can benefit those patients suffering from muscle spasm, stress, insomnia, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, osteoarthritis, migraine, and infection. Such a wide variety of conditions can be treated with this technique as each treatment is formulated to meet each patient’s unique problem. As Mesotherapy is administered only into the problem area, many side effects of taking oral medication are avoided.

Uses in Aesthetic (Cosmetic) Medicine

1. Body Contouring. 2. Cellulite Reduction. 3. Hair Restoration. 4. Face & Neck Rejuvenation. 5. Facial Pigmentation. 6. Eye bags. 7. Double Chin.

Body Contouring:

Contouring of the abdomen, arms, back, legs and total body can be obtained with mesotherapy. Lipodissolve agents are used to remove areas of fat by block the internal signal of fat uptake, trigger fat release inprove circulation, and burn energy, while vitamins and amino acids are used to tighten sagging skin, restore a more youthful and athletic appearance. Many patients develop unevenness, divots, or lumps after undergoing liposuction. These areas can be successfully treated with Mesotherapy. The scar tissue that forms under the skin after liposuction is directly targeted and

dissolved. Patients see and feel smoothing of divots and lumps, and the unevenness resolves.

Cellulite Reduction: The medical term of cellulite is "dermatomyoliposclerosis". Cellulite affects the majority of women over the 20. It is caused by poor circulation, fat herniation weakening of connective tissue, lymphatic congestion, and hormonal imbalance. Cellulite is not a disease of over weight. It appears in the subcutaneous level of skin tissue. Fat cells are arranged in chambers surrounded by connective tissue called sepatae. As water retained, fat cells held within the perimeters of this area expand and stretch the connective tissue. Eventually this connective tissue contracts and hardens (scelerosis) holding the skin at a non-flexible length, while the surrounding tissue continues to expand with weight or water gain. This result in areas of the skin being held down while other sections bulge outward, resulting in lumpy, orange peel appearance. It can be divided into 4 clinical stages:-

Stage0 no visible cellulite, even when skin pricked or compress Stage 1 no visible cellulite when standing or lying down, however present when skin is pricked or compressed. Stage 2 visible cellulite when standing, but not appear when lying down Satage3 visible all time.

Mesotherapy treatment is targeted to correct these problems by improving circulation, strengthening, connective tissues, remove fibro tic & hardening connective tissue, improve lymphatic drainage, and dissolve excess fat.

Hair Restoration : Hair loss affects both affects both men and women. I6t's resulted from poor circulation, nutritional imbalances and in men the excess of a hormone known as DHT (dihydrotestosterone) Mesotherapy can correct these problems, by stimulating scalp to naturally grow the lost hair.

Face and neck rejuvenation / mesolift: Aging, sagging and wrinkling of the skin occurs from accumulation of fat, loss or skin elasticity, and excessive free radical damage. Infusing potent antioxidants and amino acids by mesotherapy into dermis at level of contact with cellular matrix can reverse free radical damage, and tightening the loose skin. It can rejuvenate and revitalize the skin of face and neck without the unnatural appearance and downtime recovery period. People who have had a "Mesolift" describe their skin as firm, radiant, youthful and glowing. The Mesolift is usually performed in an initial series of 2-4 treatments spaced a week apart. Results are maintained by twice a year touch up sessions. Mesotherapy skin rejuvenation is a wonderful compliment to any of the other skin treatments we offer including, photo rejuvenation, chemical peels, BOTOX® and dermal fillers. But it also stands on it's own as a powerful anti-aging therapy.

Facial Pigmentation: Facial pigmentation like Melasma ,post inflammatory pigmentation(following aggressive treatment with chemical and Lasers),Black discoloration around eyes and pigmentation due to sun damage can be effectively controlled by using specific mesotherapy solutions. The effect of these medicines is virtually dramatic.

Eye Bags: For the problem of buldging fat under the eyes Mesotherapy provides a very effective to surgical treatment called Blepharoplasty.

Double Chin: Infection lipolysis by mesotherapy using different fat dissolve solution treayts double chin effectively.The results are very quick in these cases since area to be treated is small.The combination of medicaments to tighten the skin together witgh lipolysis agent further compliments the treatment.

What is the treatment protocol?

For cellulite, weight loss, and spot weight reduction, the medications are injected directly to the areas being treated. Treatments are administered weekly, and patients usually begin seeing results by the fourth treatment. After 10 treatments, patients see a significant decrease in size, improved skin tone, and smoothing of cellulite. Typically patients lose 4 to 10 inches in 10 weeks. For facial rejuvenation weekly injections are given and usually 4-5 treatment sare sufficient to get the desired results.

Side effects and restrictions

Side effects of the procedure may be a possible reddening, swelling and/or bruising around the area of the injections. These symptoms generally disappear in a matter of hours. Mesotherapy is generally suitable for most people, including children and those with diabetes. There are no age restrictions. General restrictions vary with conditions treated and will be discussed before treatments are administered. You can not wear makeup for four hours after Mesotherapy. You can not vigorously exercise for 48 hours. No hot showers are

allowed for 6 to 8 hours after treatments. It is also recommended to eat a meal high in protein prior to treatment. Mesotherapy will make you look 10-15 years younger!