Mesotherapy: Stories

Did you have it done in your area or did you travel to have it done?

I was reading a few reviews and thought I'd add mine. I just got Meso injections today to my stomach, and like most of you, it was far more painful than I expected to be. I pride myself on having a high pain tolerance which says a lot to me. However, the doctor warned me several times that the abdomen was a lot more painful area to have it initially. Anyway, I did do a lot research prior to making my decision but most importantly, i'm a nurse and my friend who recommended it to me, after having it done herself to her thighs and lose 20 pounds told me she was starting back on hers, is also a nurse. We know what should and shouldn't occur. We also know to look for signs of infection and inflammation. Infection is definitely not something you want. A bit inflammation however is expected and I did tell my doctor I wanted her to put me on something for the inflammation beforehand which she did. I kept the sites as clean as possible and didn't touch or meddle with it. So far, I can see very minimal swelling and tiny marks from where the shots were given. Other than that, I feel fine. If anything changes for the worst, i'll post it. If nothing bad happens, and the swelling goes down in 10 days as she said it would, I may consider going for the next treatment in 2 weeks ONLY if that occurs and she can minimize the pain. Otherwise, it definitely won't be worth it.

In response to CKStephie-- Your story sounds exactly like mine except that I didn't get my money back! The scars and bruising on my legs are on my inner thighs; but 2 1/2 years later, I can't wear shorts or a swimsuit...and I guess I never will. I've tried laser treatments and all sorts of things but nothing has helped! I wish someone could help.

Hello, Who are you posting to? Because I did follow the doctor's care. I had smart lipo not Meso. I agree I do look awful but feel that I was not the one at fault for my result. I Trusted that this plastci surgeon was skilled at the art of using a smart lipo machine. It is obvious by my outcome that this is the result of anything but a skilled physician. Granted I could have been a better candidate by exercising and dieting but if I was not a good candidate for this surgery that could have and should have been discussed prior to the surgery. I did everything that the doctor said to do. I even wore the garment longer than necessary to ensure a good result. As an option they said to go out and by Spandex to futher enhance results. I did that too. While I am very compassionate about your story and situation I do not feel you have a right to speak out about others when your are incorrect. Either this post is not for me or you have been misinformed somewhere along the way. Good luck with your future procedures and I hope that you have the courage one day to wear shorts again. It is sad that I too feel the same way.

Did you follow what the doctor ordered you to do post-care? With meso, you're supposed to keep heat on the area, not ice it. The heat keeps the miso working, because it's gallbladder bile that targets fat cells, and you stopped it dead in it's tracks. The swelling and bruising happens because of the doctor injecting at the sites and breaking the capillaries, but you should have been drinking heavy fluids, at least 6 glasses of water a day. Your after-effects are awful and I would sue over them as well, but if your doctor didn't know about proper after care, then that's what I'd sue them over.

thanks for your story. I hope that you are doing better now.