A Brief Introduction To Mesotherapy

Mesotherapy (from Greek mesos, "middle", and therapy from Greek therapeia, "to treat medically") is a medical procedure in which very small amounts of medications, FDA approved for other uses, are injected into the mesoderm (middle layer of skin – see picture of skin structure) using micro gauge needles. It was formulated by Dr. M. Pistor in France in 1952 and recognized by the French National Academy of Medicine in 1986. Dr. Lionel Bissoon brought it to the United States in 1999 and has pioneered its acceptance.

The basic concept of mesotherapy is in the local administration of drugs in order to have a more localized result with faster action, greater effectiveness, and lesser systemic involvement. Dr. Pistor has defined mesotherapy as “To bring the right product (medicine), in the right amount, to the right place.” .

The procedure of mesotherapy includes multiple injections into localized areas to achieve maximum results with no down time. The procedure of mesotherapy takes about 20-30 minutes with minimal discomfort. The injections are done with a computer controlled meso injection system (“meso-gun”) that ensures a more consistent application for maximum efficiency and makes the injections virtually painless..