Created in 1952 by Dr. Michel Pistor, a French physician, for pain management, Mesotherapy today has a number of medical applications that include weight loss, spot body contouring, face and neck rejuvenation and cellulite reduction.

Mesotherapy can provide a solution for those fatty deposits in cheeks, chin, jaw line, neck, “love handles”, hips, under the arms and cellulite that are so difficult to get rid of, even with diet and exercise. It actually melts away unwanted localized deposits of fat from your body.

During the procedure your doctor uses a very tiny needle (about the size of an eyelash) to painlessly make multiple injections of the medications into the targeted area.

For overall weight loss your doctor may inject larger areas to cause a general dissolution of the fat over your body.

When treating cellulite, one formulation of medications may be used to dissolve the fat and another to destroy the fibrous bands that bind the skin.


The mixture of medications used in Mesotherapy melts the fat beneath the skin and shrinks the deeper fat cells. Once the fat has been dissolved, it is absorbed into the bloodstream where it is carried way and eliminated from the body through the kidneys.


Depending on the area being treated, some patients see results after one or two treatments, while others require five to seven treatments before they are satisfied. Weight loss with Mesotherapy is a gradual process. The results are not immediate as with Liposuction.


Patients can maintain their results as long as they stay on a healthy diet and continue to exercise. Cellulite may require maintenance treatments every six months to a year.


Yes, Mesotherapy can also be used for pain management and to treat alopecia (hair loss) in men and women. It can also be used to rejuvenate the face and neck.


Side effects are limited because Mesotherapy is delivered directly to the target area. This reduces the possibility of drug interactions, and reduces the amount of medication required for each procedure. Localized bruising is common. Your doctor may suggest you discontinue blood thinners before your treatment.


With Mesotherapy, the fat is dissolved and removed painlessly from the body. Mesotherapy is performed in a series of sessions with no downtime. After Mesotherapy, the results can be measured in inches as about one pound per week can be melted away. Many patients can lose as much as two dress sizes after only ten treatments.

Mesotherapy is not surgery. It does not require any sedation or incisions. There is no downtime.


Most patients say it is like a pinch or bee sting. Some prefer to use a local anesthetic cream applied thirty minutes prior to their treatment.

Please consult with Dr. Marks to determine the best recommendation for your particular needs.



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