What is cellulite?
Cellulite is a harmless condition that causes a jagged appearance on the legs, hips and belly. It can occur due to various reasons such as genetic predisposition, unhealthy diet, lack of exercise, excessive caffeine consumption, frequent use of high-heeled shoes and hormonal fluctuations. Although cellulite is generally thought of as the appearance of fatty tissues, it is actually a bit more complicated. When fat gets stuck between the connective tissues called septum in the skin, these bands are pulled downwards and as a result, the jagged appearance of cellulite occurs.
Although cellulite, which is generally seen in women, does not cause any health problems, people can try losing weight, exercising, massaging, and using various creams and lotions to reduce the appearance of cellulite. The effectiveness of these methods is debatable, and patients can resort to mesotherapy in their fight against cellulite. Mesotherapy is more suitable for cellulite treatment than invasive methods such as liposuction.
What is cellulite mesotherapy? How does it work?
In cellulite mesotherapy, agents such as organic silica, DMAE, carnitine, which reduce edema in the skin, break down fat, and eliminate the orange peel appearance, are injected into the area to be treated. These agents also increase and activate microcirculation. They trigger collagen synthesis, providing tightening and restructuring of the skin. Since no incision is made on the skin, it can be applied safely and you can continue your daily life after the procedure.
Are there any side effects of the procedure?
Although mesotherapy is not an invasive method, side effects such as swelling, redness and bruising may be experienced in the injection area for a short time after the application. These symptoms will not require any treatment and will disappear on their own in a short time.
How many sessions are required?
You may need more than one application to achieve the best results in cellulite mesotherapy. The degree of cellulite, the area where the cellulite is, the person’s age and gender, genetic predisposition, previous treatments, and whether or not they do sports determine the number of sessions.
Normally, the effect starts to be seen even after the first session in 1st and 2nd degree cellulite, 2-4 sessions are enough. For more advanced stages, the number of mesotherapy sessions can be planned as 6-10. In advanced stage cellulite, if weight loss and some device applications are added to mesotherapy, better results are obtained.
Who is not a suitable candidate for cellulite mesotherapy?
Pregnant and breastfeeding women
Those with advanced diabetes, heart failure, kidney disease
Epilepsy patients
People with pacemakers
People receiving anticoagulant therapy
Presence of active infection in the procedure area
What should be taken into consideration after the procedure?
Water consumption should be 2-2.5 liters on average and alcohol should not be consumed after the session.
Sauna, solarium, hot shower are not suitable for 24 hours after the procedure.
It is important to keep the application area clean.
It is important to pay attention to nutrition after the procedure and to have a balanced diet.
Regular exercise will be beneficial to increase the effectiveness of the application.
Limiting the use of cigarettes, alcohol, and caffeine will increase the effectiveness of the procedure.
