Mesotherapy injections work by breaking down fatty tissue that causes cellulite, and can be administered to key areas of the body that are not responding to changes in your diet, vigorous exercise routines or even massage treatments.

The compounds injected into the skin tissues are a blend of amino acids, pharmaceutical drugs, herbal extracts and vitamins that have been proven to break down fat cells without damaging the surrounding tissue.

The fat cells are broken down and then eliminated through the body's lymphatic system. After the fat cells are broken down and removed from the body, the remaining skin will start to firm and tighten up naturally to create a smoother silhouette.

Most people need a series of injections in order to see results. Each session can cost between $200 - $500, and 8 - 10 treatments will help create a noticeable difference. Booking a mesotherapy package is the best way to save on the total cost, and many cosmetic surgeons offer a discount on a series of injections.

Mesotherapy injections promise to be a painless treatment leaves little or no scars. Instead of undergoing extensive surgery to get rid of fat or cellulite, a few injections is all it takes to start seeing noticeable results.

Consider these benefits and drawbacks of mesotherapy:

Benefits of Mesotherapy

- Can be used to treat multiple areas
- Helps reduce stubborn fatty deposits that don't respond to diet and exercise
- No downtime
- Removes fat from inside fat cells, not just water
- Improves blood flow to the treatment area
- Natural-looking results

Drawbacks of Mesotherapy

- Potential for adverse allergic reactions
- Not approved by the FDA
- Difficult to administer over a large area
- Can leave bruises until all the fat and cellulite is dissolved
- May leave unattractive nodules or cysts in the treatment area

Thousands of people are already enjoying the benefits of mesotherapy treatments and claiming that it is the 'ultimate' fat loss solution. However, not everyone reacts to the treatment in the same way. The herbal ingredients and drugs present in the injections can cause an adverse reaction in some people, and the result can be abnormal swelling, excessive pain, hard nodules or abnormal tissue growth in the treatment area, and extensive bruising.

Mesotherapy injections have not been approved by the FDA, and are still undergoing trials and testing in the United States. While some cosmetic and plastic surgeons do offer mesotherapy and LipoDissolve treatments at their surgery center, others warn that injecting foreign compounds into the body can be dangerous.