Mesotherapy Solution

The technique involves the injection of certain substances, via a very fine needle, underneath the dermal layer of the skin into the subcutaneous fat tissue in the area selected. The combination of substances injected depends on the concoction prepared by the practitioner or 'mesotherapist'. It may contain minute quantities of plant extracts, vitamins, enzymes, nutrients, hormones and medications such as vasodilators, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, beta-receptor agonists and antibiotics.

Two of the more common substances used for the treatment of cellulite and body fat reduction are lecithin and isoproterenol. Lecithin is a compound found in human bile and needed for the digestion of dietary fats, whilst isoproterenol is a lipolytic agent that sets off a chemical reaction in the body to breakdown fat cells.

The injections are used on the face, scalp, neck, chest, décolletage, hands, stretch marks, and localised areas of fat accumulation. Mesotherapy usually requires a series of anywhere between 3–15 treatment sessions, administered at 2-week intervals.

Exactly how mesotherapy reduces fat remains unclear and further research using controlled clinical trials are needed to verify the mechanism of action, efficacy and safety of this technique.

Claims of the benefits of dermal injections of hyaluronic acid, antioxidants, dimethylaminoethanol, procollagen peptide, silicon, minerals, coenzymes, amino acids and multi-vitamins include improved elasticity, collagen synthesis, radiance, circulation, homeostasis, micro-exfoliation, skin thickness, hydration and skin softness.