Mesotherapy
Mesotherapy
Mesotherapy (/ˌmɛsoʊˈθɛrəpi/; from Greek mesos, "middle", and therapy from Greek therapeia, "to treat medically") is a non-surgical cosmetic medicine treatment.
Etymology
The term "mesotherapy" was first coined by French practitioner Michel Pistor in 1952. The name is derived from the Greek words mesos meaning "middle", and therapeia meaning "to treat medically". This is in reference to the treatment targeting the mesoderm, or middle layer of the skin.
Definition
Mesotherapy is a technique that uses injections of vitamins, enzymes, hormones, and plant extracts to rejuvenate and tighten skin, as well as remove excess fat. It is a non-surgical cosmetic medicine treatment that employs multiple injections of pharmaceutical and homeopathic medications, plant extracts, vitamins, and other ingredients into subcutaneous fat.
Procedure
The procedure involves injecting small amounts of various substances into the skin to break up fat deposits and improve the appearance of cellulite, wrinkles, and sagging skin. The substances used in mesotherapy treatments are chosen based on the patient's individual needs.
Related Terms
- Cellulite: Persistent subcutaneous fat causing dimpling of the skin, especially on women's hips and thighs.
- Dermatology: The branch of medicine dealing with the skin, nails, hair and its diseases.
- Subcutaneous fat: The layer of subcutaneous tissue that is most widely distributed. It is composed of adipocytes, which are grouped together in lobules separated by connective tissue.
- Cosmetic medicine: A branch of medicine focused on enhancing appearance through surgical and medical techniques.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mesotherapy
- Wikipedia's article - Mesotherapy
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