Is mesotherapy FDA approved?

Many dermatologists and plastic surgeons worry about Mesotherapy because they do not understand the outcomes of the treatment. Mesotherapy is a minimally invasive procedure which employs a series of multiple injections of pharmaceutical and homeopathic chemical agents into the selective areas of fat, inducing... more

There is no conclusive, authoritative information that exists (such as unbiased, peer-reviewed clinical studies that meets the standards of an accepted medical journal) that measures both the efficacy and safety of mesotherapy. Some doctors will tell you mesotherapy is FDA approved because the individual... more

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... more

Mesotherapy is not FDA approved, although legal as the ingredients are approved. We would definitely not recommend the use of this procedure as no conclusive study exists of its safety or efficacy. Even among its proponents, there is agreement that mesotherapy is often misused as some practitioners tend to use... more

If there are questions about the safety and effectiveness, and mesotherapy is NOT approved by the FDA, then what is this "American Board of Aesthetic Mesotherapy"?! It certainly is not a board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties of the AMA and should not have any relevance just... more

Mesotherapy arrived to United States in the 1990's and since than it has been questioned as far as its safety and effectiveness. Since the arrival it has also been seeking the FDA approval. The Food and Drug Administration has approved many commonly used drugs used in mesotherapy like Aminophylline, Yohimbine,... more