Mesotherapy in the U.S. is most often promoted for...

Dr. Richard Baxter answers: Is mesotherapy FDA approved?

The doctor I saw said mesotherapy is FDA approved and showed me pictures of people who looked so much younger when they had it injected in their faces. They really looked good! I am considering the treatment and want to know, is it true that mesotherapy is FDA approved?


Richard Baxter, MD
19 months ago
By Richard Baxter, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Mesotherapy in the U.S. is most often promoted for cellulite treatment or fat reduction, but it is quite controversial. It is not FDA-approved, but legal because the ingredients are, though for completely different and unrelated procedures.

There are some studies ongoing, but the most recent published data has not provided any reason to think that it is safe and effective.

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