Target Small Areas of Stubborn Fat

Sometimes a healthy diet, regular exercise and weight loss improve the body overall but leave behind a small pocket of fat that does not seem to change. Mesotherapy uses a series of small injections placed into targeted fatty tissue to help reduce the appearance of localized fullness.

At Recharge Clinic, this treatment is performed after a medical consultation to determine whether the area, skin quality and amount of fat make you an appropriate candidate.

What Areas May Be Treated?

Depending on your anatomy and treatment plan, mesotherapy may be considered for small areas such as:

• Under the chin
• Lower abdomen
• Love handles
• Inner or outer thighs
• Other small, localized pockets of fat

Mesotherapy is designed for body contouring, not significant weight loss, treatment of obesity or removal of large amounts of fat.

How Does Mesotherapy Work?

Small amounts of a customized injectable solution are placed into the subcutaneous fat beneath the skin. The specific ingredients and treatment technique depend on the area and the provider’s recommendation.

The injections are intended to disrupt targeted fat cells so the body can gradually clear them over time. Because mesotherapy formulas used for body contouring vary, treatment plans and outcomes can also vary.

What Can Mesotherapy Help With?

For an appropriately selected patient, treatment may help:

• Reduce the appearance of a small pocket of fat
• Improve contour in a targeted area
• Refine an area that has not responded fully to diet and exercise
• Create gradual, nonsurgical improvement

It does not tighten significantly loose skin, replace liposuction or guarantee a specific amount of fat reduction.

What Should I Expect?

A treatment typically involves multiple small injections across the targeted area. Topical or local numbing may be used when appropriate.

After treatment, patients may experience:

• Swelling
• Bruising
• Redness
• Tenderness or burning
• Firmness or small temporary knots
• Temporary numbness

The area may look more swollen before it begins to improve. Most patients can return to usual activities fairly quickly, although discomfort and swelling may last several days.

How Many Treatments Will I Need?

Many patients require a series of treatments rather than a single session. The number of appointments depends on:

• The size and location of the area
• The amount of localized fat
• The injectable formula used
• Your response to treatment
• Your desired degree of improvement

Results develop gradually over several weeks. Your provider will discuss realistic expectations and whether another procedure may provide a better result.

Is Mesotherapy FDA-Approved?

Mesotherapy is a general term for injecting customized combinations into the skin or tissue. The FDA has not approved phosphatidylcholine or customized “fat-dissolving” mixtures for general fat reduction throughout the body. 

Is Mesotherapy Right for You?

Mesotherapy may be suitable for patients near a stable weight who have a small, pinchable area of stubborn fat and understand that results are gradual and variable.

Some patients may be better candidates for weight-loss treatment, skin tightening, liposuction or another body-contouring option. A Recharge provider will evaluate the area and explain the potential benefits, limitations and risks before recommending treatment.

Schedule a free consultation below to find out whether mesotherapy is appropriate for your body-contouring goals.