TONutrition, movement and creams do their part against cellulite, but sometimes they are not enough: for this reason more specific treatments can be useful to improve tone, retention of the leg and thigh area. There mesotherapy is one of them. Here is why it is very effective.
Cellulite, what is mesotherapy
«Mesotherapy is one injective medical technique which involves the intradermal administration, through very small needles, of active ingredients which trattano cellulitelymphatic and venous insufficiency, localized adiposity “he explains Roberto Dell’Avanzato, Specialist in Surgery at the Zucchi Wellness Clinic of the Zucchi Institutes of Monza.
«Mesotherapy derives from ‘mesoderm’, a term that represents the mid-deep layer of the dermis. Mesotherapy is defined as such because the substances are injected into the mesoderm and there they carry out their action »explains the specialist.
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Why injectable treatment is so effective
Compared to what one might think, mesoterpy it is not a recent treatment: it was already practiced in the 1950s when drugs that were usually taken by mouth were administered through an intradermal injection.
«Intradermal administration appears much more advantageous since the localized injection makes it possible to reach the districts with a lower dose and to reduce waiting times for its effect “.
The only limitation «is that the mesotherapy is effective only in those pathologies that respond positively to intradermal treatment superficial, such as cellulite for example ».
The right active ingredient for each type of cellulite
Mesotherapy is suitable for fighting all types of cellulitefrom the most superficial to the most profound?
«Cellulite can be effectively counteracted by injecting a cocktail of substances into the dermis that perform various actionsin particular draining, lipolytic, anti-inflammatory, protective of the bloodstream ».
According to the needs and the stage of the cellulite itself, «the right mix is chosen with different active ingredients inside: if the edematous component prevails, a drug that favors the elimination of excess fluids is preferred, if localized adipose accumulations are also present in the same area, the focus is on substances with a more lipolytic action “.
Not just cellulite and not just for the legs
Although this treatment is known as anti-cellulite, in reality mesotherapy is also suitable for other purposes.
«In fact it helps a detoxify the body from excess waste, eliminate liquids, reduce fat deposits, tone and elasticize the skinbut also to reduce pain from sports micro-trauma, in motor rehabilitation and in some dermatological pathologies »explains the expert.
Furthermore, if the “more classic version” is mainly used on the legs, very recent innovations allow infiltrations also in other areas of the body.
«They are called HCC Body and consist of” directly infiltrate cooperative hybrid complexes of high and low molecular weight hyaluronic acid in the affected areas of the body. Mainly arms, abdomen and kneeswhere the product can perform its toning, remodeling and moisturizing action in the presence of loose, sagging and empty skin ».
Who is it suitable for and how many sessions are needed for the first results?
As the expert explains, there are no limits to mesotherapy. “Surely it is a treatment that must be performed only after a careful visit to the doctor also to understand the real needs and possibilities of the patient himself”.
Although effective, however, this treatment does not give definitive results. “In this case it would be necessary to remove the underlying cause of the imperfection and it is not always possible. For this, gods are performed treatment cycles on a regular basis in order to maintain the results achieved over time by setting a personalized protocol ».
«A recent study, published in 2017 on Journal of Cosmetic & Laser Therapy evaluated the results of this method, highlighting the significant reduction in the severity of cellulite in all the patients observed. There was also an average decrease in the thickness of the hypodermis of almost 5 millimeters, in the circumference of the thigh and an overall improvement in the visibility of cellulite »explains Dr. Dell’Avanzato.
An extra help: combining mesotherapy with LEDs
Of course, the effects of mesotherapy can be supported by others as well complementary therapies such as lymphatic drainage, bandages and hydro massages but also pressotherapy, carboxytherapy, laser and especially LED.
To which are obviously added a healthy and correct diet and constant sporting activity.
In addition to mesotherapy
However, it is not the only treatment to combat cellulite blemishes.
«When you are in the presence of depressions of cellulite, or the “holes” which generally appear on the buttocks and rear thighs, one can be used combination of Subcision made with laser fiber associated with micro-injectionsrepresent an innovative and reproducible technique that in just one session can drastically and definitively reduce their visibility »concludes Dr. Dell’Avanzato.
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