What is Mesotherapy?
Mesotherapy is a technique invented in 1952 by Dr. Michel Pistor to deliver medications just below the skin surface. While pills expose the entire body to chemical side effects, Mesotherapy is injected only where it is needed.

Over the past 50 years, more than 15,000 physicians world-wide have used Mesotherapy for many uses including the treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal and rheumatological conditions, as well as sports injuries. In 1987, the French Academy of Medicine recognized Mesotherapy as an inherent part of traditional medicine. The International Society of Mesotherapy encompasses 14 countries throughout Europe and South America.

Today, Mesotherapy is used all over the world, including the USA, as a safe and effective alternative to surgery in the practice of Cosmetic & Aesthetic Medicine.

Mesotherapy is the practice of using microinjections of conventional or homeopathic medication and/or vitamins into the mesoderm or middle layer of skin to deliver healing or corrective treatment to a specific area of the body.

Mesotherapy has been touted as the latest breakthrough in aesthetic medicine for body sculpting, cellulite reduction, stretch marks, scars, and skin rejuvenation. Mesotherapy is also used in Pain Management, Sports Medicine, Sports Injuries and Bone Calcifications.


What are the benefits of Mesotherapy over surgical techniques such as liposuction?
Liposuction does not treat cellulite. In fact, liposuction often causes existing cellulite to appear more prominent. Mesotherapy treats cellulite directly, promoting smoother skin and reducing fat in selected areas. Fat deposits are flushed from the body, and do not reappear in other areas, which often occurs after liposuction. Mesotherapy does not require hospitalization, general anesthesia or downtime.

Who is Suitable for Mesotherapy?
Generally, most healthy adults 18 to 80 may have Mesotherapy for body sculpting and weight loss, cellulite treatment, and “mesolift” skin rejuvenation.

Mesotherapy should only be administered under the guidance of a doctor.


Who is not a candidate for Mesotherapy?
If you are pregnant or nursing, you are taking blood thinners, you are an insulin dependent diabetic, if you have cancer, if you have AIDS, you have coronary artery heart disease or heart dysfunction, if you have arrhythmias or irregular heart rhythm, you have a history of blood clots or strokes, or if you are immune-compromised and/or are an organ transplant recipient.


What Ingredients will be Injected into my Body?
Mesotherapy injections generally are a solution of various vitamins, minerals, enzymes, plant extracts, anesthetics, medications and amino acids. The ingredients in the solution depend on your individual treatment needs and the desired effect you want to achieve.

Your doctor creates a specific formula to reduce the fat in your cellulite, improve impaired circulation and break down damaged connective tissue – thereby smoothing the skin’s surface. Mesotherapy can treat cellulite located anywhere on the body.


How Fast will I see Results?
The timing on when someone will see results depend on the area treated and the extent of the problem. Eye Fat pads will usually show visible improvement after the first treatment. Larger areas with cellulite and fat should show improvement after the first 3 – 4 treatments.


How many Treatments will I need?
A treatment cycle could require as few as 4 and as many as 10 treatments or more depending on the size of the area being treated and the results desired.

Patients generally will elect to have “touch up” treatments every 6 – 12 months.


Will the results last?
The results do last, especially when combined with exercise and proper nutrition. However, we cannot stop the natural aging that affects your appearance. For this reason, we recommend regular maintenance visits.


How long is the “down time” and recovery time?
There is no downtime or recovery time for this procedure. The patient will be back to regular activities immediately, even straight back to work. Hot showers should be avoided for 8 hours. When treatments are done on the face, it is advisable to avoid makeup for at least 4 hours.


Are the treatments painful?
The majority of patients experience only minimal discomfort. However, for those who have discomfort, a topical local anesthetic cream can be applied approximately 30 – 45 minutes prior to the procedure. Ice can also be applied before and after the procedure if necessary.


What are the Side Effects and Risks of Mesotherapy?
Possible side effects are generally mild and may include a short period of burning or itching, as well as temporary soreness which can last from a few minutes to as much as two days.

Temporary bruising is common yet most bruises fade within one week and certainly by two weeks they should be completely gone.

Potential but rare side effects can include: Flushing, Vagal response, Allergies, Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Skin Discoloration, and nodules.


What can I expect during my consultation appointments?
Your first visit with Dr. Motamedy will be a Mesotherapy consultation. After filling out a series of forms, the doctor will review your medical history and give you an in depth explanation as to what Mesotherapy is. She will address any of your concerns.

You may receive two small injections used for allergy testing.

In most cases, patients are not treated at the time of the Mesotherapy consultation in order to allow time to see if there are any allergic reactions to the two injections. The patient is required to call 24 hours later to report if s/he has had any negative reaction. These results will get recorded in the patient’s Mesotherapy chart.

You may schedule your treatment 2 days after your consultation.


What to expect during treatment.
Before your treatment:

• We recommend that you avoid any medications that can prolong bleeding such as Aspirin and NSAIDS, (such as Motrin or Aleve), 10 to 14 days prior to your treatment, (please consult with your primary care physician before stopping any of your medications).

The day of your treatment:

• Wear loose/baggy clothes.
• Eat a high protein meal half an hour before your treatment.
• Avoid caffeine before your treatment.
• You will have photos taken.
• An anesthetic cream will be applied on the treated area for 20 – 40 minutes.
• The doctor will administer several tiny injections to the trouble area.

After the procedure:

• Wear loose clothing
• Avoid aspirin or NSAIDS for 24 – 48 hours. You can take Tylenol for pain or discomfort.
• Avoid Alcohol, excessive exercise, and sun exposure for 24 hours.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Massage the area 72 hours after treatment to prevent nodule formation.
• Avoid hot showers for 8 hours after treatment.