Mesotherapy Treatment For Cellulite

There has been a lot of buzz recently about this new type of treatment for cellulite called mesotherapy. Mesotherapy was created by a doctor in France in the 1950’s but never caught on, until now.

Since then it the injections have gained popularity for the treatment of cellulite, wrinkles and aging. There are three main problems with this type of treatment.

First it is expensive, second there is no way to measure the exact ingredients and quantities of the shot and third the fact that the procedure is by injection only. These problems have many asking if there is any easier way to get the same result. (And we feel that, yes, there is..)

The cost of the treatments can very greatly depending on where you go. To have injections to the chin or under eye area is often in excess of $500. To have the stomach or thighs treated is about $800 each and it will cost around $700 for your arms or back to be injected.

Even if those prices can be afforded, the result vary per person. Most results cannot be seen immediately and may not last very long, depending on diet, exercise and body type. If you don’t make the proper lifestyle changes, you’ll keep yourself in the same exact pattern you were in before.

For most people, the considerable cost outweighs the rather iffy results. There are alternatives like cellulite cream that can be just as effective and not nearly as costly.

The Food and Drug Administration has yet to approve the ingredients for mesotherapy to be injected under the skin for fat reduction. However doctors are still allowed to prescribe the ingredients and there is no law stating a doctor must administer the injections.

This fact has many people comparing Mesotherapy injections to Botox and the risks involving Botox parties. Some of the health risks include skin ulcerations, scarring and serious infections.

The third problem is that the only way to administer mesotherapy is though injection. Many people do not like needles, or having anything injected underneath the skin. The results may leave you disappointed as they are subtle and not long lasting.

The after effects can also leave you sore, bruised and itching. Injections can be very messy and serious infection may result of the needles are not properly sterilized before use.

Some people have experienced allergic reactions to the injection that includes hives and rashes. Add that to the pain and swelling that will come afterward and you can have quite a recuperation period for results that do not last very long.

There also are no proven scientific studies that prove that mesotherapy works. Add that to the considerable cost, risk and mess of the procedure and it leaves many people wondering if there are not better ways to attain the same results.

If you are looking to get rid of cellulite and fat, but are not excited about mesotherapy, you should consider using cellulite creams. Many times the same results can be reached by applying these creams.

They are less expensive; the ingredients are FDA approved and most have measurable results without the medical risks. The applications of the cellulite creams also help promote healthy circulation.