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What is Lipodissolve therapy?
Men and women are clamoring for treatment !
The cosmetic use of Lipostabil (phosphatidylcholine) originated in Italy. Its first use for such purposes was reported by an Italian physician named Sergio Maggiori, at the Fifth International Meeting of Mesotherapy in 1988, held in Paris, France. He presented his work with phosphatidylcholine in the treatment of xanthelasmas (small soft yellow fatty accumulations at the eyelids).
It took Brazilian dermatologist, Patricia Rittes, widely credited with pioneering the reincarnation of the drug in the mid 1990s as a pathway to physical perfection with her publication of the use of phosphatidylcholine to help reduce fat pads beneath the eyes.
Phosphatidylcholine has been used in European 'Mesotherapy' for the procedure of 'Lipodissolve' successfully, for the past fifteen years. Prominent fat pads under the eyes give people a permanently tired and aged appearance and until now the problem could only be treated with surgical removal (Blepharoplasty); so too are 'love handles' and lower abdominal and upper arm, neck and double chin ungainly fat bulges, which up to now had to be surgically removed either by a face, arm lift, Abdominoplasty or by Liposuction; with their associated morbidity and mortality rates. Dr. Kirchhaine did his training with Dr. Rittes and follows her protochols which have been successful and complication free in over 30,000 treatments.
What is phosphatidylcholine?
How does the treatment work?
Phosphatidylcholine breaks down the bonds in fat cells. This fat dissolves into liquid and is eliminated from the body in urine and feces. Treatments can be performed every two weeks.
An entirely nonsurgical method, Lipodissolve makes use of a regular syringe with a fine Gauge 30 needle that is filled with enzyme called Phosphatidylcholine. The solution is injected into parts of the body with considerable fat deposits, which are then broken down and released through sweat, urine or feces, over a period of two weeks.
At the end of 2 weeks, approximately an inch should be lost in the treated area. Follow up sessions are carried out for areas with larger fatty deposits in order to achieve the desired size, since the allowable amount of Lipodissolve per treatment is limited to 20cc. "Lecithin and Phosphatidylcholine are what you would find in the bile produced by the gall bladder, that is responsible for breaking down fats in our body,". "This is why the treatment has virtually no side effects because it is actually what happens inside the body." The advantage of Lipodissolve, meanwhile is that it is directly injected into the affected fatty area, therefore speeding up the process of fat loss
What are the important differences between Lipodissolve and Liposuction?
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Lipodissolve |
Conventional Liposuction |
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Utmost safety, no general anesthetic required. |
General Anesthetic required. |
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Effective control of pain during and after the procedure. |
Extra analgesia required after procedure. |
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More even pleasing contour is achieved as final adjustments can be made towards the end of the procedure. |
No ability to fine tune the result during the procedure. |
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Minimal bleeding and bruising. |
Very considerable bruising and sometimes bleeding. |
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Short recovery time following the procedure. |
Prolonged recovery time. |
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Rapid return to work and normal activities. |
More time off work generally required. |
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Tiny puncture points. No stitches. |
Larger puncture points, sometimes stitches. |
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No hospital stay. |
Hospital admission. |
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Substantially lower cost. |
Much more expensive procedure. |
Face - Eye Pads, Chin, Cheeks and Jowls Body - Abdomen, Thighs, Hips and Saddlebag Area, Back Including Love Handles, Upper Arms, knees Treatment of Cellulite - Thighs and Buttocks
Is Blood Work Required ?
Most patients do not need blood tests to start either Lipodissolve or mesotherapy. If your initial consultation points to the possibility of an underlying metabolic disorder that might make your mesotherapy less effective, blood tests need to be performed. There are too many metabolic disorders to cover comprehensively but the more common ones are diabetes and thyroid disorders. If you have any family members with diabetes and you are experiencing excessive drinking, eating or urinating you may have diabetes. If you are experiencing fatigue, weight gain, dry skin or brittle hair you may be suffering from hypothyroidism and a TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone level) should be ordered. If you are obese (BMI >30) you are very likely to have insulin resistance and the tests mentioned above as well as a HgbA1c may be worthwhile. If your BMI is less than 30 and you don't have any of the symptoms mentioned above you probably don't need any blood work done.
What are the risks of the Therapy?
In the case of Lipodissolve, health risks have not been observed by either Dr. Rittes nor by other eminent practitioners. The active substance itself and its elimination from the body via metabolism have been fully investigated and documented, and have revealed no serious problems.
It should be noted that almost every patient shows some temporary side-effects after treatment including reddening, swellings and muscular aching and in some cases hematoma (bruising). After a few days, however, any discomfort at the treated region will have disappeared.
Side Effects:
All patients should expect the following (usually minor) symptoms for around 72 hours following injection.
- Reddening
- Swelling / Bruising
- Burning / Itching
- Muscular aching
Expected Side Effects: Facial Treatments
Facial Swelling
- Is noticeable following Injection for around 7days
- May require adjustment of lifestyle and social activities A single dose of Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs may help muscle ache Severe allergy is very rare but may require i.v. steroids.
Possible Side Effects:
Who can have Mesotherapy?
Who cannot have Mesotherapy?
If you have any of the conditions listed below, you are not a candidate for aesthetic Mesotherapy:
Pregnant or breast feeding, Insulin dependent diabetes, History of recent cancer, History of blood clots, On blood thinning medications, On multiple heart medications, History of severe heart disease, History of heart arrythmias, History of stroke. Persons with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS, PCOD, Stein-Leventhal Syndrome) should avoid mesotherapy all together, as there have been unpredictable reactions in patients with this diagnosis.
Individuals with a known hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation.
People with active kidney or hepatic disease, thyroid disease, moderate to severe loose skin or flaccidity, and the presence of fibrosis or adherence in the areas to be treated.
Can Lipodissolve cause uneven fat loss?
No, this has not been known at all with proper procedures. Injections are to be done in small distances apart and in limited doses per treatment. The time frame between treatments combined with the small doses per session provide the physician with ample opportunity to observe and monitor effects or reactions.
What is Cellulite?
Cellulite knows no boundary of female physique type, afflicting both the slender and overweight, the athletic and sedentary. It is not caused by being overweight but is seen more severely in obese individuals and more widespread. Cellulite forms when defective connective tissue bands retract the skin and become stretched by enlarged bulging fat cells. This structural disruption micro-scars (sclerosis) at inflexible shortened lengths. Cellular water is retained, lymphatic flow restricted, and fat cells expand and stretch. Eventually, this results in the lumpy 'cottage-cheese' dimpled appearance. Causative factors include poor redundant circulation, inherently defective connective tissue, and enlarged adipose fat cells. Contributing factors may include the weight-gain of pregnancy and the challenges of consistent healthy nutrition and diet habits. The medical term for Cellulite is Dermatomyoliposclerosis (DMLS), which captions the above process.
Can Lipodissolve and Mesotherapy for Cellulite be used with other Treatments ?
Lipodissolve can be used before or after Plastic Surgical operations and liposuction. It can also be used in conjunction with Endermolgie or with Vela-Smooth. It is best to use lipodissolve prior to Thermage but it can be used after Thermage.
How Does MESOTHERAPY Help Cellulite?
- Persons afflicted with cellulite face a dizzying array of options, including topical creams and lotions, massage, and even surgery.
Fortunately Mesotherapy is a safe, effective cure for cellulite and is now available in the United States. Mesotherapy treats three factors involved in cellulite formations: Your doctor creates a specific formula to reduce the fat in your cellulite, improve impaired circulation and break down damaged connective tissues--thereby smoothing the skin's surface and reducing the orange-peel appearance to the skin.
Is Mesotherapy Right For You?
Practitioners of Mesotherapy use a grading system for cellulite as follows:
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Grade: |
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0/1 |
No dimpled "cottage cheese" is observed, even when skin is pinched |
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2 |
Pinching produces dimpled skin; not visible otherwise |
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3 |
Visible dimpled skin on a standing patient; dimpling disappears when patient lies down |
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4 |
Visibly dimpled skin regardless of patient's body position |
How long does it take?
- The goal of Grade 1 - no visible cellulite - is achieved through a series of 30 minute office visits with a Mesotherapy specialist. Once injected, the medications remain active for approximately one week. We recommend weekly Mesotherapy sessions until the cellulite is gone. The "average" patient achieves her goal in 10-15 visits with one to two annual sessions for maintenance.
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