The method of treatment, in which drugs are injected into the skin or subcutaneous fat, is mesotherapy. Used in medicine for the treatment of respiratory organs, joints, in neurology. The most frequent application she found in cosmetology for rejuvenation and weight loss, the treatment of cellulite, scars and stretch marks.
Mesotherapy - the pros and cons
Undoubted advantages of mesotherapy are:
- delivery of the drug exactly to the place of injury;
- The technique of mesotherapy allows the use of microdoses of a medicine;
- ability to accumulate, create depot medicines;
- long-term action;
- drugs have a positive effect on the body as a whole (vivacity, improved sleep and mood);
- there are no age restrictions;
- safety in a competent manner.
The disadvantages of the procedure are related to the fact that this technique refers to injections. Drugs are injected with a small needle or with a special device to a depth of 5 to 15 mm. If there is a violation of sterility or an error in the introduction, the following may occur:
- soreness and redness at the injection site;
- bruises and even areas of necrosis;
- infectious and allergic dermatitis (skin inflammation).
Mesotherapy for body slimming
Such a procedure as mesotherapy is indicated for body correction when losing weight, as the process is uneven - first the volumes of the upper part of the body are lost, and the hips and abdomen lose weight in the last place. In addition, with significant weight loss, the skin does not have time to contract and sag. One procedure of mesotherapy can reduce the volume by 1.5-2 cm. After the treatment course, the following effects occur:
- Acceleration of metabolism and destruction of fatty deposits.
- Update tissues and tighten the skin.
- Removal of excess fluids, toxins and toxins.
- Elimination of flabbiness and "orange peel".
Although mesotherapy does not significantly reduce body weight, but unlike hard diets, it improves the elasticity, elasticity of the skin, tones and strengthens the subcutaneous layer, forms a beautiful figure. In addition, the silhouette is formed for each client individually. If you follow the recommendations for an active lifestyle and diet , the effect of the course will be noticeable for at least six months.
How often can you do mesotherapy?
To reduce body volume and tighten the skin, depending on the individual characteristics of the organism, age, neglect of the process, it is necessary to pass from 4 to 10 sessions. Mesotherapy for weight loss gives a noticeable effect after the second procedure. But over time, the accumulation of the drug at the injection site resolves, and the skin loses its elasticity and density. Therefore, the next course is conducted no later than, in six months. It is recommended to maintain the effect once a month. In this case mesotherapy of problem zones will be in a year.
Preparations for mesotherapy for weight loss
The injections of mesotherapy for weight loss are carried out using such drugs:
- Lipolytics: carnitine, yohimbine, lecithin and bile preparations. Under their action, fat cells are destroyed, fats are dissolved and excreted.
- Enzymatic drugs destroy coarse connective tissue (collagenase, hyaluronidase), reducing cellulite.
- Vascular drugs increase blood flow and stimulate outflow through the lymphatic and venous systems: trokserutin, ginkgo biloba, artichoke.
- Preparations for tightening the skin.
- Vitamins, microelements: silicon, ascorbic acid.
Mesotherapy - slimming cocktails
Drugs are usually not used singly. Before the session, the doctor prepares an individual mixture for each patient. Ready-made cocktails for mesotherapy are also used. They contain:
- complete complexes of vitamins, amino acids;
- coenzymes, minerals, peptides;
- hyaluronic acid;
- water-soluble collagen;
- antioxidants and nucleic acids.
In addition to conventional medications, cocktails from homeopathic preparations of various manufacturers are also used. Homeopathy does not work immediately, but when it is used, the body self-healing. Preparations are fully compatible in any quantity. There are no side and allergic reactions. After the course, the metabolism and resistance of the body are normalized.
Is it possible to drink alcohol after mesotherapy?
To successfully conduct the course you need to know about the restrictions on the reception of alcoholic beverages. According to experts, mesotherapy and alcohol are not compatible. It is not recommended to take it three days before the procedure. After mesotherapy for weight loss should also take at least three days. This is due to the fact that alcohol destroys the injected drugs, removes them from the tissues ahead of time. When a combination of biologically active substances with alcohol can develop allergic and toxic reactions. If the patient takes medication for alcohol, you need to warn the doctor.
Mesotherapy for weight loss - the consequences
Any medical or cosmetic procedure has limitations on use. Mesotherapy, which is well contraindicated, is not performed:
- When allergic to cocktail components.
- With cancer or suspected of them.
- During pregnancy and lactation.
- Inadequate liver or kidney function, cardiac pathology.
- With bleeding.
- With infectious diseases, the flu.
- With mental illness and pathological fear of injections.
- With skin diseases.
With insufficient qualification of the doctor or violation of the conditions of the procedure may occur complications in the form of hematomas, disorders of the epidermis with its detachment, the formation of keloid scars. Therefore, this procedure is carried out only by a graduate with basic medical education. Strongly not recommended for home use.
Mesotherapy - before and after
In order to assess how effective mesotherapy for weight loss, photos before and after, which is full of Internet, you need to compare. Symptoms of cellulite - tuberosity and swelling in the hips, waist, abdomen become smaller. Volumes decrease locally. The skin is noticeably tightened and smoothed. The result is noticeable with regard to body contours and skin conditions. Significant weight loss with mesotherapy, the authors of the method do not promise. It is recommended for a greater result to include in the complex proper nutrition, exercise and lymphatic drainage massage .