Cellulite Mesotherapy in Denizli: Session Plan and Realistic Expectations

Cellulite is not a disease but a change in the arrangement of the fat and connective tissue beneath the skin. It leaves a dimpled, uneven surface that looks like orange peel. It also appears in people who are not overweight and does not go away completely with weight loss alone. This is why setting the right expectations from the start matters with cellulite.

What Causes Cellulite?

Several factors play a part in the development of cellulite:

• Genetic tendency and hormonal factors
• A diet rich in fat and carbohydrates
• An inactive lifestyle
• Smoking and alcohol

As fat cells beneath the skin are pushed upwards between the fibrous bands that tie the skin to the tissue below, dimples and bulges become visible on the surface. When circulation slows, fluid build-up in the tissue makes this appearance worse.

What Are the Stages of Cellulite?

Cellulite is divided into stages according to how visible it is on the surface of the skin:

• Early stage: the skin is smooth at rest, but dimples appear when the area is pinched between the fingers.
• Middle stage: the orange-peel appearance is visible on its own when standing and lessens when lying down.
• Advanced stage: dimples and bulges are visible both standing and lying down, and the tissue may feel firm and tender.

The stage determines both the number of sessions and how much change can be expected from mesotherapy.

How Does Cellulite Mesotherapy Work?

The mixtures used in cellulite mesotherapy work in three ways. By speeding up and regulating circulation in the small vessels of the area, they reduce fluid build-up in the tissue. By passing on the signal needed to break down fat, they help fat nodules shrink. And they support the reorganisation of damaged connective tissue. Together these effects soften how cellulite looks on the surface.

What Should You Expect from Cellulite Mesotherapy?

Cellulite mesotherapy is not a slimming method and does not eliminate cellulite. What you can expect is less rippling on the surface of the skin and a smoother-looking area. The change may be more noticeable in mild to moderate cellulite; in advanced cellulite with deep dimples the effect is more limited. Results appear gradually over the course and differ from person to person.

How Many Sessions of Cellulite Mesotherapy Are Needed?

We set the number of sessions according to the stage of the cellulite and your individual features. A course of 8 to 10 sessions, one a week, is generally enough. Because cellulite is a long-term condition, repeat sessions can be planned at intervals after the course.

What Happens During a Cellulite Mesotherapy Session?

The area to be treated is examined and the parts where cellulite is most visible are marked. After the skin is cleaned, the mixture is placed beneath the skin with fine needles through many points. Although the needles are fine, the pricks may be felt more in areas where the skin is thin and sensitive, such as the inner thighs. After the session you can return to your normal activities. Any redness and bruising is temporary. Bruises from one session have usually faded by the next; a weekly interval therefore suits both the recovery of the tissue and the steady progress of the course.

What Helps Cellulite Mesotherapy Work Better?

Keeping the change that mesotherapy brings depends on reducing the factors that make cellulite worse. A balanced diet, regular exercise, drinking enough water and stopping smoking and alcohol all support the result, both during the course and after it ends. Crash diets and rapid swings in weight, on the other hand, can harm the texture of the skin.

Who Should Not Have Cellulite Mesotherapy?

• Anyone who is pregnant
• People with a known allergy to the ingredients in the mixture
• People with an infection or open wound in the treatment area

If you take blood thinners or have a vein problem in your legs, mention it at the examination. Prominent thread veins on the legs can be assessed separately for laser treatment of thread veins.

Cellulite Mesotherapy in Denizli: Assessment Before Treatment

At the examination we look at the stage, extent and skin texture of your cellulite, and talk about your eating and activity habits. If localised fat is the main concern, planning mesotherapy with a different mixture may also be considered. To see Spec. Dr. Tuba Çelebi Kayhan at our clinic in Denizli, give us a call.