How Lipo Dissolve and Mesotherapy Work
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Fat Loss Fast and Easy – How Lipo Dissolve and Mesotherapy Work
By Mark Lu
Mile upon mile on the treadmill may do wonders for your cardiovascular health, but it may do little to reduce troublesome areas of excess fat on your legs, hips, buttocks and abdominals that are unresponsive to exercise. For the fat that won’t budge through diet and exercise, some physicians and businesses promote lipodissolve as an alternative to surgery to eliminate fatty areas and tighten skin.
There are three main body-sculpting options: liposuction, lipodissolve, and mesotherapy. Each treatment is used to remove fat and improve overall appearance, though all are different in how they do so.
Liposuction was the pioneer among targeted fat removal cosmetic surgery procedures. Liposuction is best for individuals who have previously committed to being fit, but have a few stubborn areas where fat persists. Fat removal is done with a hollow tube and suction device. Generally, the amount of fat removed is less than ten pounds, as the surgical risks increase with higher amounts of fat removal. Liposuction can be done under a general anesthesia, and post-surgery discomfort is mainly from swelling and bruising on treated areas. These side effects generally fade after a few days up to a few months after surgery. Any discomfort is typically controlled by over-the-counter pain medication. Depending on the extent of the liposuction, patients can resume normal activities within several days to several weeks. The final results are most noticeable after one to six months.
Lipodissolve and mesotherapy are two non-surgical methods of targeted fat removal for small volumes of localized fat, especially effective on fatty areas like love handles, backs of arms, thighs, and buttocks. The most common lipodissolve procedure uses micro-fine needles to inject phosphatidylcholine and sodium deoxycholate (PC/DC) directly into fatty tissues. The drugs are used to dissolve fat cells, which are later secreted from the body in urine. Lipodissolve treatment takes five to ten minutes and does not require any anesthetic. Discomfort post-treatment is minimal, with minor swelling being the main side effect.
Many operators of lipodissolve businesses claim their patients are happy with the results and advertise the treatment as an alternative to more invasive procedures. But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been clear that, “…these are unapproved drugs for unapproved uses.” In fact, there are no well-controlled clinical studies to demonstrate the safety and/or efficacy of PC/DC. Furthermore, the cosmetic use of lipodissolve has been banned in Brazil and Canada, and warned against in the UK. Recently, Kansas attempted to pass legislation barring its physicians from administering lipodissolve treatments. A Kansas court, however, blocked the legislation from taking effect while the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts solicits public opinion and holds further discussion on the merits and dangers of this currently unapproved therapy.
Mesotherapy is another non-invasive option to improve appearance. In mesotherapy, a blend of conventional medicines, amino acids, vitamins and minerals is injected into the mesoderm (middle layer of skin). Mesotherapy is marketed as a way to improve the appearance of skin above fatty deposits by repairing skin’s connective tissue and shrinking fat cells. There are no standard formulas and the technique may vary by physician or individual administering the treatment. Similar to concerns expressed over lipodissolve, medical professionals have raised concern about the lack of data to demonstrate safety and efficacy of mesotherapy.
If you have put a lot of time into maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but can’t seem to eliminate those last bits of stubborn fat, you may be considering liposuction, lipodissolve or mesotherapy. It is important to remember that there is little data to support the long-term safety and effectiveness of lipodissolve and mesotherapy. No matter how one chooses to lose fat, diet and exercise should always be a part of the program. Cosmetic surgery is not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle.
Marc Lu is a healthbeat writer for eHealthInfoLine. He writes about weight loss programs, including fad diets and proven winning diets such as the Mediterreanan Diet and DASH Diet, as well as aesthetic treatments like lipo dissolve. The website includes information on a wide variety of topics ranging from hair loss treatments and skin cancer to acne, psoriasis, and eczema. New healthcare content is added regularly by Lu and other writers
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LipoDissolve - Alternative To Liposuction
LipoDissolve - Alternative To Liposuction