Mesotherapy
That annoying saying ‘You have to suffer to be beautiful’ comes to mind with this treatment. Mesotherapy involves a practitioner firing a gun with a micro-fine needle at your cellulite-ridden areas, which might remind you of when you had your ears pierced. Instead of just making a hole, the needles deliver a homeopathic mix of plant extracts, drugs and vitamins into the ‘mesoderm’, or middle layer of the skin. The gun will be fired several times over each of your dimply patches, depending on how extensive they are.
Shooting out of these tiny needles is a mix of ingredients combined to help improve lymphatic drainage and circulation – both of which are cited regularly as vital in the battle against bulging fat cells. The cocktail of ingredients can be tailor made to suit whoever’s on the couch, which is why you need a proper consultation with the therapist first, who must be medically trained. (Remember to let the practitioner know about any health conditions you have, as this treatment doesn’t suit everyone.)
Your intake may include herbal extracts, which increase circulation, collagen producing vitamin C and a host of other beneficial compounds. Overall your goal is to better the appearance and condition of your skin by generating a kick start to the cellulite effected areas.
All of us are unique, as is our body composition, so creating a specific mixture to target your most problem areas is the biggest benefit of Mesotherapy. It’s also highly beneficial that Mesotherapy can be used anywhere on your body from flabby upper arms to plump knees.
Does Mesotherapy Work?
In spite of Mesotherapy being used across Europe for over fifty years as a remedy for various ailments, such as migraines, back discomfort, and stress (cellulite application is relatively recent), there isn’t any scientific evidence that it is effective. Much of the excitement surrounding Mesotherapy comes from the personal success stories that surround the treatment, and any practitioner can doubtless attest to the success of their clients with the treatment. There are no lack of volunteers for sessions either, indeed waiting lists can be long and include notable celebrities who want to try it with most people saying that their skin is smoother and less lumpy.
You should bear in mind that repeat treatments are required to prevent the good effects from going.
What’s Mesotherapy Like?
Knowing what Mesotherapy actually feels like will help you to choose whether you want to have a shot. The individual threshold for pain varies significantly from person to person, especially when it comes to needles- some will tell you it is very easy while others can’t even stand the idea. So you should not try this if you have a fear of needles, but for the majority of the population it should be okay, just feels like a small nick and then you are done. Plus, the needles are generally pretty small so that is a very good thing.
But I Don’t Like Needles!
There is a needless-alternative. It’s also possible to administer Mesotherapy using electricity using a method called Eporex. This method uses an electric roller to administer the cocktail of supplements into the skin.
For this method, there’s no pain involved according to those who’ve had the treatment. Apparently they’re keen on Eporex in Italy, where it was developed, so obviously even those fashionable Italian women have cellulite. The treatment takes around twenty minutes and the results are encouraging, with recipients reporting smoother thighs and bottom after one session, and even reduced measurements around waist and hips after several repeat treatments. Like normal mesotherapy, you may need a series of treatments and top-up sessions.
Q: I don’t have a weight problem, and I generally eat quite healthy, but I have a problem with cellulite on my legs. It’s very noticeable in my bikini. I was wondering if meso therapy will help me?
A: Meso therapy is ideal for those who haven’t noticed a change in their cellulite after dieting and exercising. It is a localised procedure, which makes it ideal for treating small areas. The treatment is, however, not guaranteed to work.
Q: I still have some weight to lose, but the dimples on my thighs have to go. I would like to have the injections immediately. Should I wait until I reach my goal weight?
A: It is ideal to reach your goal weight before undergoing costly procedures. The problem may go away on its own once the weight is lost. Chances are, with your diet and exercise efforts, your cellulite will improve.