Mesotherapy Consultation information and pre and post instructions
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Who can have Mesotherapy
Anyone from the ages of 18-76 .
You should not undergo Mesotherapy if you are:
currently being treated for cancer or on any chemotherapy agents.
Pregnant or nursing
If you do not have a spleen
A BMI over 30% this means your Body mass index/ Fat to Muscle ratio.
The above indications are focusing on Mesotherapy for fat and cellulite reduction.
For other Mesotherapy applications like pain management and hair regrowth some of these conditions may not be contra- indicated.
Pre Treatment instructions
There is no downtime with Mesotherapy good preparation leads to great outcomes.
On the day of your treatment eat a full breakfast or lunch and come well hydrated.
Mesotherapy is non-surgical so there is no need to fast.Mesotherapy increases circulation so if you do not eat it is possible that you may become a little dizzy
( important to note for extreme dieters).
Shower the day of your treatment if you are prone to skin infections wash with
betadine soap available at over the counter at any drug store.
Do not apply lotions or creams to the areas being treated.Remove all make-up if you
are treating your face or neck. If you are coming from work you will be able to wash your face in office.Wear clean loose fitting clothing.
What happens during the procedure
On the first visit a medical history form is filled out photos are taken of the treatment area. Photos are to keep track of your progress and to give us a visual record of the area they are never used without your permission.
For our fat reduction and cellulite reduction treatments an injection of an
anti-inflammatory will be administered prior to treatment.
This will minimize the chance of an allergic reaction or excessive swelling and hyper pigmentation.
Allergic reactions are extremely rare with Mesotherapy since most people are not allergic to soy, however this is a precaution we take to protect our patients.
Next a series of micro-injections are administered into the treatment area.This process takes about 10 minutes per area treated.
Most of the injections cannot be felt due to the extremely small needles that are used.
The injections are not deep they only penetrate the mesoderm ( the second layer of skin) so the injections are more like a prick.
A topical anesthetic ( Rx) can be applied for those with sensitive skin prior to treatment.This cream consists of Benzocaine 20% lidocaine 6% teracaine 4%. This process takes about 30 minutes and costs $37. It can only be only be applied to one large area per session. Please refer to the mesotherapy page for pricing.
After administration transient heat or itching might occur as the medication works like an enzyme on the fat cells breaking them down.This is a temporary sensation the itching lasting for only a few minutes the heat may last for a few hours.
Benadryl and Tylenol may be taken prior to coming
We have cooling creams that we will apply to the area right after the treatment and they are available for purchase for use at home .
Post Treatment instructions
There are no long term side effects with Mesotherapy most side effects are temporary
and are limited to bruising and mild irritation.
Small wheels may appear at the injection sites these disappear in minutes to hours.
Due to the increased metabolism in the area the area may feel warm for 2 to 3 days depending on the person.
It is normal for the consistency of the localized fat in the treatment area to change.
Many comment on the area feeling a little like jello or mild bloating for a few days after the treatment. This is normal as the top layer of fat cells break down and leave their cell walls.
The medication tightens the skin along with treating the fat so there is no need for compression garments.However some patients opt to wear mild support garments after their therapy so there is no jiggle while wearing fitted clothing this is totally optional.
Drink 64 ounces of water every day after your treatment. This will help to flush the fats that have been broken down.Water is not crystal lite ,coffee ,tea,sodas or fruit juice so please add 8 / 8 oz. glasses of pure water to your diet .
Wash with anti- bacterial soap for two days after your treatment.A cool shower or compress will soothe any irritated areas.
Only use after care products on the area do not use any other lotions or creams for up to 7 hours.
Avoid tanning the treated areas until they are completely healed. This kind of exposure may lead to hyper pigmentation.
Avoid exercise for 24 hours after your treatment.Exercise on the day of your treatment will dilute and decrease the effect of the medication.
However exercise after that time is highly encouraged.
Bruising, tenderness, and mild inflammation might occur.Bruising may last for 3 to 7 days possibly longer if you bruise easily.
On the day of your treatment use ice packs or cold compresses to minimize bruising and inflammation.
Topical creams like Dr.Emus ,Traumeel, and Arnica helps with bruising and helps to heal.
Your choice of Traumeel pills/ drops , Zeel pills ( homeopathic) Tylenol and Benadryl
may be taken as needed.
Results
Results can be seen after the 2nd or 3rd treatment, some notice improvements
a few weeks after the 1st visit.Treatments are administered every 2 to 3 weeks depending on the persons age and the size of area.
After 3 visits progress photos are taken.Results will vary for each individual as with all procedures. Mesotherapy is not for weight loss but for spot fat reduction or body sculpting similar to liposuction.
Mesotherapy can work on individuals that are somewhat overweight but it is not suitable for the morbidly obese.
Always call our office with any pressing questions not answered here.
If there is an emergency call 911
Immediately return to our office if there is any adverse side effects.
Please also take note of our office policy page.
office phone : 404-303-7979
