A lot of people are looking to shed their fat – permanently. While the best way to achieve this is to get healthy with good old-fashioned exercise and proper diet, it always is an uphill battle. So, over the years, some convenient cosmetic fixes have been developed to help people with their struggle against weight, and their fight for a better life. The Rise of Cosmetic Fat Reduction Procedures So far, liposuction seems to be the predominant surgical procedure for permanently removing fat. Many people have risked going under the knife in the name of weight loss, however, while numerous patients have successfully lost fat through this procedure, the risks of surgery still remain, as well as the fact that all liposuction patients go through a lengthy period of recovery. Now, however, doctors have come up with an alternative to liposuction – Lipodissolve. Lipodissolve, mesotherapy—or lypolysis—is a cosmetic procedure that literally melts fat away through the use of injected chemicals. What is Lipodissolve and How Does It Work? This procedure involves a series of micro-injections targeted at specific fatty areas (for example: thighs, hips, upper and lower abdomen, waist, double chin, cheeks, etc.). A concoction of chemicals that basically consists of phosphatidycholine and deoxycholate is injected into the fat. Phosphatidycholine is a chemical found naturally in, and extracted from, soy, while deoxycholate is a bile acid that has a metabolic property. These two chemicals are used in lipodissolve to break down body fat into more soluble states, thus affecting the removal of fat from the body. Lipodissolve is intended to remove small amounts of fat at a time from...
Mesotherapy is a fat reduction procedure that was pioneered by the French in the 1950’s and introduced to America in the early 1990’s. What is Mesotherapy? Originally called Mesotherapie in France, mesotherapy can be used to promote weight loss, eliminate cellulite and eliminate localized fat deposits. Mesotherapy involves the injection of lipodissolving agents into the fat layers of the skin. These agents will increase lipolysis (fat cell rupture) and adipocyte death (fat cell death). As the fat cells rupture and die, they are absorbed by the body and the fat layer shrinks. Mesotherapy is somewhat controversial in the United States but many patients report good results after receiving mesotherapy treatments and it is recognized as a medical specialty in France. Mesotherapy vs. Liposuction: Key Differences While both mesotherapy and liposuction aim to remove unwanted fat, the two procedures differ significantly in approach, recovery time, and risk level. Liposuction is a surgical procedure that involves suctioning out fat through incisions, requiring downtime and posing surgical risks. Mesotherapy, on the other hand, is a non-invasive alternative that uses microinjections to break down fat cells without surgery or anesthesia. For patients seeking a safer, less expensive solution with minimal recovery, mesotherapy offers a compelling alternative for body sculpting without the commitment of surgery. Promotion of Weight Loss with Mesotherapy Meso-lipotherapy can be used to promote overall weight loss. It is considered by many to be a safe, less invasive alternative to cosmetic surgery procedures such as liposuction. Mesotherapy weight loss involves the use of very short needles to penetrate the skin tissue. It will help to promote fat burning and loss, along...
Mesotherapy promises to melt away fat with a simple injection, but does it work? Equally as important, does it work? While your aesthetician or cosmetic surgeon may offer mesotherapy treatment, many doctors are shying away from this fat removal technique. Learn about this relatively new cosmetic procedure, including rulings by the FDA, before you consent to mesotherapy. The Theory Behind Mesotherapy The theory behind mesotherapy treatment is rather straightforward. It involves the injection of certain substances into areas of fat with the goal of disrupting the fat cells. Without the thin cell membrane, the fat contained within the fat cell is dispersed into the surrounding area (called the extracellular matrix) and absorbed by the blood. In other words, anywhere a mesotherapy cocktail is injected, the fat cells burst and release their contents to be carried away in the bloodstream. The liver and kidneys process that fat and eventually excrete it or use a small amount of it for energy. The result is that injected areas appear to shrink within days to weeks. Key Ingredients in Mesotherapy Injections Virtually all mesotherapy cocktails contain two principle ingredients: deoxycholate and phosphatidylcholine. Deoxycholate is a bile acid and one of the molecules that dissolves fat in our intestine. Deoxycholate acts like a detergent; just as a detergent makes grease more soluble in water, deoxycholate makes the fat that you eat more easily dissolved and absorbed in the digestive tract. Phosphatidylcholine is actually a component of cell membranes and works to make the membrane more “fluid.” When a high concentration of phosphatidylcholine interacts with the cell membranes of fat cells it makes them so...
