Today, mesotherapy is one of the most effective methods for treating any skin change or cosmetic problem, including cellulite. It involves the use of a small amount of the treatment solution by injection into the skin. Cellulite is a common concern for many people, regardless of age or body type. With cellulite leaving many people feeling frustrated with the body image they feel, there has been a recent wave of new cosmetic treatments aimed at minimizing its appearance. In this article, we’ll explore what cellulite is and how Mesotherapy for cellulite can rescue smooth skin and boost your patients’ confidence. We’ll also dive into the potential benefits and risks of this treatment and potential alternatives…
Understanding Cellulite
In a nutshell, Cellulite is an accumulation of fat and water under the skin leading to a decrease in the elasticity of the connective tissues and a prominent orange-peel cellulite on the surface of the skin. It is classified into several types, depending on its severity .
Cellulite can occur in isolated areas, such as the buttocks, thighs, and calves as well as the abdomen and inner arms. It can also occur in certain areas (the most common case) or even all over the body. There seems to be a hormonal component in its expression (hormonal dysregulation) or iron deposition in specific areas. It should be noted that cellulite affects not only women, but is also observed in men. Cellulite is a cosmetic condition where the skin has indentations, usually on the thighs, buttocks, and abdomen. It occurs when fatty deposits break down the connective tissue under the skin, creating the characteristic “orange peel” appearance. Cellulite is common in a large number of people, regardless of gender, age, or body type.
With cellulite affecting so many people, it’s clear why many have been looking for other ways to reduce its appearance on the body.
The magic of Mesotherapy for cellulite
Mesotherapy, a non-invasive medical procedure, is gaining popularity as a potential solution to reduce the appearance of cellulite. This procedure involves injecting a specialized blend of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and drugs directly into the dermis, the middle layer of the skin. These targeted injections can help break down fat cells, improve blood circulation, and stimulate collagen production, resulting in a smoother, firmer appearance.
Mesotherapy for cellulite is aimed at correcting these symptoms, against the problem:
accumulation of fat cells (fat cells) in the target area.
Treatment involves injecting a mesotherapy solution into the middle layer of the skin with a special, thin needle. Mesotherapy solution containing substances such as caffeine, vitamins, artichokes, carnitine, glycolic acid … is a ready-made solution or can be combined as prescribed by a dermatologist.
Mesotherapy for cellulite is mainly aimed at breaking down fat cells and removing them by lymphatic (lipolysis) or shrinking them. The procedure provides immediate and radical improvement or complete elimination of cellulite (depending on the extent and cause of the condition).
Mesotherapy for cellulite is a procedure that is usually painless (depending on the patient’s pain tolerance), as very fine, thin needles are used and the solution used is painless. Alternatively, an anesthetic may be added to the solution to minimize discomfort.
The injection procedure lasts from 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the area and extent of the problem. Mild redness or swelling may appear locally, disappear within hours or days, and the patient can immediately resume daily activities. Treatment requires 10 to 12 sessions every 7 to 10 days for a positive result, depending on the extent of the problem.
Benefits and Risks of Mesotherapy for Cellulite Reduction
The main advantage of mesotherapy for cellulite is that it provides a more targeted approach compared to topical treatments or traditional weight loss methods. By directly targeting the affected areas, the treatment can deliver noticeable results for the patient in just a few sessions. Additionally, mesotherapy is minimally invasive, which means shorter recovery times and fewer potential side effects than surgical options. However, it is important to note that individual results may vary from patient to patient and mesotherapy may not completely eliminate cellulite. Some people may experience mild bruising, swelling, or discomfort at the injection site, but these side effects are usually temporary and go away quickly.
WHY USE MESOTHERAPY TO IMPROVE CELLULITE?
Cellulite is one of the most subtle changes to treatment. Even in the age of science and technology, it is still difficult to achieve consistent and lasting results. The main reason for this is its recurrence. You can improve its appearance, but then you will have to stay alert and maintain treatment, or it will reappear. This may sound difficult, but it’s the obvious truth. However, if you are determined and willing to invest time and money, you can control cellulite. In general, cellulite causes an increase in the size of fat cells (adipocytes) in fat deposits, accompanied by retention of toxins and water in the interstitial spaces. These fatty deposits are cavities divided by connective tissue. This connective tissue is known as septum and atrophy due to the increasing size of fatty deposits, which causes the uneven, sunken appearance of the skin, also known as dimpled skin.
In addition, it is necessary to prevent its triggers or underlying causes. That is, to improve venous return and promote the sustained breakdown of fat into energy (lipolysis) and the elimination of fluids and toxins.
Accordingly, to effectively handle this change, the specialist must solve more than one problem:
- Water retention.
- Increasing adipocytes.
- Atrophy of the connective tissue.
- Poor venous return.
Using an anti-cellulite cream can help achieve these goals, but is often not enough because not all active ingredients that can help break down fat cells reach the deep layers of the skin where the cells are. For this reason, the effect of an anti-cellulite cream will be less effective than that obtained with an intradermal injection, since the latter acts completely and directly on the area to be treated. Therefore, to get a powerful effect on cellulite without the inconvenience, risk and cost of surgery, mesotherapy is definitely the best option.
Mesotherapy procedure
Mesotherapy for cellulite or body contouring usually takes a little longer than facials because the treated area is usually larger. For standard cellulite treatment, it takes about eight sessions 7 or 15 days apart, although the doctor will determine the exact number and frequency of sessions according to the patient’s needs.
In addition, to reach the accumulated fat layers, the specialist must use the injection technique to the deepest layers of the skin. The most commonly used intradermal injection technique for cellulite is point-by-point.
Treatments against cellulite must combine active ingredients that promote degeneration of hypertrophic fat cells and induce lipolysis, with other active ingredients that help rebuild damaged connective tissue and improve skin microcirculation.
