Mesotherapy at Nirvana Clinic in Jacksonville Florida

WHAT IS MESOTHERAPY?

Mesotherapy, as seen on 20/20 and 48Hrs, is a technique, invented in 1952 by Dr. Michel Pistor, where medication is injected into the mesoderm, the layer of fat and connective tissue under the skin. Over the past 50+ years, in excess of 15,000 physicians world-wide have used Mesotherapy on a daily basis for a variety of purposes, including weight loss, spot weight reduction, cellulite reduction, scar revision and wrinkle elimination.

In 1987, the French Academy of Medicine recognized Mesotherapy as an inherent part of traditional medicine. The International Society of Mesotherapy encompasses 14 countries throughout Europe and South America .

In Mesotherapy, very small doses of different medications are administered in specific areas, depending on the condition being treated. The medicines and plant extracts that we use at The Nirvana Clinic are obtained from local pharmaceutical companies in the United States .

All medicines used are FDA-approved for their use. In combination, medicines for Mesotherapy are used for off-label purposes. A recent illustration of this distinction is Botox. Although Botox was FDA approved for controlling muscle spasms, the medical community embraced it for its cosmetic properties of controlling wrinkles. For many years, plastic surgeons and dermatologists used Botox for off-label purposes.

HOW DOES MESOTHERAPY WORK?

The medications that are used in Mesotherapy melt the fat beneath the skin and shrink the fat cells in the scarpa's fascia layer. The fat dissolves and, as occurs when fat is broken down during typical weight loss, is carried through the bloodstream and excreted by kidneys and bowel.

Cellulite is caused by connective tissue bands that hold down the skin, trapping the fat and thereby causing the "dimpling" effect. The medications used in Mesotherapy can help destroy the connective tissue bands and melt the trapped fat, creating a smooth, dimple-free appearance.

TECHIQUES OF MESOTHERAPY

Using a very tiny needle (0.4 to 0.6 cm or the size of a eyelash), the medication is injected into the mesoderm relatively painlessly. This occurs because the needle is specially manufactured to deliver the medicine in a series of painless injections in a typical treatment.

Sometimes the technique of "multi-pricking" is used, where a number of swift, painless injections are concentrated in a specific area. Although "multi-pricking" can be done by hand, we use a mechanical delivery system that delivers the medicine in a more accurate fashion with even less discomfort to the patient. Patients have universally responded that the treatments cause less pain than a momentary, light pinch.

WHO CAN HAVE MESOTHERAPY?

Adults between the ages of 18 - 75 and in good health are candidates for Mesotherapy for weight loss, spot weight reduction, and cellulite reduction. Patients who are pregnant, on blood thinners, are insulin-dependent diabetics, on medication for heart arrhythmias, have severe heart disease or have cancer are not candidates for cosmetic Mesotherapy. We are happy to discuss your medical problems and medications during a consultation.

WHO CANNOT HAVE MESOTHERAPY?

• Patients Who Are Pregnant Or Breastfeeding

• Insulin Dependent Diabetics

• History Of Stroke

• History Of Recent Cancer

• History Of Blood Clots

• Patients On Multiple Medications For Heart Disease

• Any Active Skin Or General Disease

LIPOSUCTION versus MESOTHERAPY

Liposuction	Mesotherapy
Surgical Procedure	Non Invasive Procedure
Downtime Two Weeks	No Downtime
Removes Fat Cells	Removes Fat From Cells
Cannot Be Used Where There Is Cellulite	Used Wherever There Is Cellulite
Weight Gain Back In Abnormal Places	Weight Gain Back Were It Was Lost
Wear Restrictive Garments For Weeks	Wear Loose Clothing After Treatment
Significant Bruising and Pain	Minimal Bruising And Pain

HOW MUCH DOES MESOTHERAPY COST?

Prices start at about $275 per treatment for our basic cocktail. The cost of Mesotherapy depends upon the areas treated and the number of treatments required. From time to time, we offer a promotional special.

Call for a consultation today and experience the fast and amazing results of MeSoFit™with Mesotherapy treatments.

Nirvana Clinic is Jacksonville, Florida's premier location for medically supervised weight loss and comprehensive non-surgical cosmetic medicine. The highly trained medical staff at Nirvana Clinic specialize in mesotherapy, weight loss using OPTIFAST®, medical microdermabrasion, facials, photo rejuvenation, sclerotherapy, laser vein therapy, laser hair removal, stretch mark and scar revision, as well as relaxing massage therapy.