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What are the
ingredients?
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The injectable
is referred to as pcdc. Phoshatidylcholine
(pc) or lecithin is the main structural
component of plant and animal membranes. It
is used as an emulsifier in processed food,
medications, and cosmetics. Deoxycholate is
a bile salt found in animals. It dissolves
dietary fat and helps digestion. |
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Who can have
Lipodissolve?
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Men and women
over 21 with a body mass index less than 30
who have reasonable expections are eligible.
Women who are pregnant should not have the
procedure; come in after the baby arrives to
sculpt away those maternity bulges. People
who have had cancer within the past 5 years
should not have Lipodissolve because the
inflammatory nodules that may form can mimic
lymph nodes. If you are allergic to soy, or
have a bleeding disorder, or are taking
coumadin (warfarin) you should not have
Lipodissolve. |
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Does it hurt?
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The injections
are done with a very small 30 gauge needle
that is virtually painless. I add a local
anesthetic (procaine) to the mixture to ease
the discomfort. As the fat cells die, the
body mounts an inflammatory response to
remove the cellular debris. This causes
redness, swelling, and tenderness around the
injected area. This reaction lasts a few
days and can be controlled with Tylenol.
Small tender inflammatory nodules can form
under the skin that can last a few months.
The inflammation is a desirable effect
because it causes some skin retraction and
tightening. |
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Is
it safe?
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Lipodissolve has
not been approved by the Food and Drug
administration. Since it consists of natural
products that can not be patented, a
pharmaceutical company is not likely to go
through the expensive process of obtaining
FDA approval. There is a 30 year experience
in Europe and South America. There have not
been adverse events when given by
experienced hands. Sterile technique needs
to be used, and additives other a local
anesthetic should be avoided.
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What are the
side effects?
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Edema (swelling)
and erythema (redness) and tenderness are
expected 100% of the time. If you do not
have this reaction there has not been any
tissue destroyed.
A burning or itching sensation under the
skin can last 2 to 3 hours after the
injection. Bruising is quite common and can
cause discoloration. Sometimes the skin will
be numb for a few weeks. |
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Does
Lipodissolve work for cellulite?
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Cellulite is
caused by expanded fat cells trapped by
fibrous bands just below the skin.
Lipodissolve is injected into the peaks and
collagenase is injected into the valleys to
smooth the contour of the skin. |
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What are
Mesolift and Mesoglo?
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Mesolift and
Mesoglo are mesotherapy procedures that
cause facial rejuvenation by introducing
substances into the mesoderm, which is the
layer just below the skin. |
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How does it work?
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Microtrauma
stimulates fibroblasts which secrete
collagen and elastin. Vitamins, hydrating
agents, and exfolients are introduced into
the mesoderm. The result is skin tightening
and improvement of complexion and tone.
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