Since 1987, Physicians from Italy and France used phosphatidylcholine for the first time to treat localized fat deposits. After numerous smaller studies later showed it to be effective and safe, there are more than 100,000 healthcare providers of mesotherapy worldwide and have provided hundreds of thousands of treatments cumulatively.
You’ll be pleased to know that there are only three simple ingredients in the mesotherapy solution that is injected into these spot fat body areas listed above. It is the combination of these ingredients that quite safely dissolves fat cells. Let me tell you about them.
It was first identified as a common fat emulsifier in foods, called Lecithin. In 1959 a study showed it increases the solubility of cholesterol and reduced triglyceride levels. Since then, the FDA has classified phosphatidylcholine as a nutrient supplement to boost cognitive function; phosphatidylcholine makes up nearly 40% of human cell membranes.
This is a natural, non-allergenic bile salt that dissolves fat.
This amino acid is naturally produced in your body from lysine and methionine. It is important for heart, brain and muscle function. It is used in mesotherapy because it shuttles fat into the mitochondria of cells to be utilized as energy.
Although the procedure is similar, the amounts and injection details vary depending on the body area. In general, many small injections of 0.1 to 0.8 ml are placed 1-2 inches apart, into the center of the fat pad area being treated using a tiny 30 or 31-gauge needle. Lidocaine mixed with the solution makes it almost painless. Most small fat pocket areas require 3-4 injection sessions, every 4-5 weeks to allow for healing between treatment sessions.
In general, you can expect to have 85% overall satisfaction from mesotherapy lipolysis, with tolerable pain (after injections for a few hours) and minimal risks.