Dear Jplay,
Mesotherapy uses a different method of administration of medications.
Near-painless injections of medications and natural substances are
injected between 1mm and 4mm deep inside the skin.
Since the medications are injected very superficially, they disperse
very slowly and travel down to deeper tissues. This slow movement of
medicines causes restoring blood flow to the redundant circulation,
dissolving excess fat deposits, removing hardened connective tissue
and improved lymphatic function.
It is now considered part of mainstream medicine in some countries,
especially France that has over practicing 16,000 mesotherapy doctors.
It is mostly used for treatment for female hair loss, ageing effects
and cellulite. Many doctors say that it is quite safe. It is known to
make a difference in the short-term. Experts dispute over its the
long-term effectiveness.
However, there have been some reports of patients getting side effects
after mesotherapy treatments. These are mostly associated with the use
of unlicensed products by unlicensed practitioners. Like all medical
treatments, one should only get the treatment done from a licensed
doctor using FDA approved drugs.
Dr. Harry has written an informative article on his experience with
Mesotherapy and global trends.
"Mesotherapy", by Dr. Harry. PCATour.com.
http://www.pcatour.com/injury/article3.php
ABCNews has published a comprehensive article on various aspects of
Mesotherapy including safety, costs, patient experiences, and other
factors.
"Mesotherapy May Melt Away Fat, But Some Question Whether It?s Safe",
by Rogene Fisher. ABCNEWS.com (August 8, 2003).
http://abcnews.go.com/sections/2020/Living/2020_mesotherapy030808.html
This article discusses cellulite and mesotherapy treatments in detail.
"Got cellulite? Give mesotherapy a shot", by Dr. Marion
Shapiro/Shirley Bragg. About.com Guide to Beauty and Health.
http://beauty.about.com/cs/cellulite/a/cellmesotherapy.htm
These are the clinics/doctors in Chicago region directly soliciting
for mesotherapy treatments:
Lipotherapy and Cosmetic Surgery Institute
(Provide Mesotherapy and other treatments)
875 N. Rush St.
Chicago, IL 60611
Phones: 312-266-8765 (Downtown)
847-259-1000 (Arlington Heights)
630-627-3311 (Oakbrook)
http://www.lipotherapy.com/lipolow/lipotherapy.htm
Dr. Sami Bittar, M.D., FACS
1725 W Harrison Street
Suite 221
Chicago, IL 60612
888-517-4187
Botox & Laser Hair Removal of Chicago
Downtown Office
34 East Oak Street
4th floor
Chicago, IL 60611
888-517-4187
http://www.botox-laser-hair-removal-chicago.net/cellulite.htm
These are some members of American Society of Plastic surgeons in
downtown Chicago ( http://www.plasticsurgery.org/find_a_plastic_surgeon/index.cfm
), who specialize in wrinkle reduction by injection, and some of them
also specialize in hair replacement:
Sami M Bittar, MD
Suite 221
1725 W. Harrison Street
Chicago, IL 60612
P: (312) 942 - 6140
Craig Bradley, MD
Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Ctr
Professional Building
1725 W. Harrison, Suite 221
Chicago, IL 60612
P: (708) 848 - 7607
Michael Y Byun, MD
Suite 510
1East Erie
Chicago, IL 60611
P: (312) 397 - 9600
F: (847) 513 - 6898
Laurie A Casas, MD
251 E. Huron
Chicago, IL 60611
P: (847) 657 - 7550
F: (847) 657 - 7552
Mimis N Cohen, MD
Div. Plas. Surg. M/C 958
Suite 515 CSN
820 S. Wood Street
Chicago, IL 60612
P: (312) 996 - 9313
F: (312) 413 - 0495
John Q Cook, MD
12 E. Delaware Place
Chicago, IL 60611
P: (312) 751 - 2112
F: (312) 751 - 0826
Michael A Epstein, MD
Suite 242
1 East Erie
Chicago, IL 60611
P: (312) 440 - 3100
F: (312) 649 - 0325
Julius Few, MD
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Suite 19-250 Galter
675 N St. Clair Street
Chicago, IL 60611
P: (312) 695 - 6022
F: (312) 695 - 5672
Diane L Gerber, MD
Suite 930
680 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
P: (312) 654 - 8700
F: (312) 654 - 8778
Bangalore N Jayaram, MD
Suite 208
1431 N. Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
P: (773) 275 - 5550
F: (773) 489 - 6660
M Vincent Makhlouf, MD
5140 N. California
Chicago, IL 60625
P: (847) 297 - 8001
Rigoberto J Mendoza, MD
Suite 930E
845 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
P: (312) 251 - 0331
Jay M Pensler, MD
Suite 1125
680 N. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
P: (312) 642 - 7777
F: (312) 642 - 3333
Otto J Placik, MD
Suite 830
680 N Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
P: (312) 787 - 5313
Sam Speron, MD
2611 S. Lawndale
Chicago, IL 60603
P: (773) 521 - 6666
F: (773) 521 - 6040
Sam Speron, MD
4211 N. Cicero
Chicago, IL 60641
P: (773) 794 - 3100
F: (773) 685 - 4520
Iliana Elias Sweis, MD
Suite 1400
60 East Delaware Place
Chicago, IL 60611
P: (312) 932 - 9900
F: (847) 562 - 0670
David Teplica, MD, MFA
803 West Hutchinson Street
Chicago, IL 60613
P: (773) 296 - 9900
F: (773) 296 - 9941
Gregory A Turowski, MD, PhD, FACS
3115 N. Harlem Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634
P: (847) 674 - 4646
F: (847) 730 - 3271
Gregory Alan Wiener, MD
Suite 451
7447 West Talcott Avenue
Chicago, IL 60631
P: (773) 763 - 3990
F: (773) 763 - 6346
These are the mesotherapy practitioners/clinics in the other areas of Chicago:
Stanley J. Kovak, M.D.
1200 S. York Rd. Suite 4180
Elmhurst, Illinois 60126
Phone: 630-758-0470
Fax: 630-758-0471
http://www.drkovaklaser.com/
Ross A. Hauser, M.D.
Caring Medical & Rehabilitation Services, SC
715 Lake St., Suite 600
Oak Park, II 60301
Phone: 708-848-7789
Fax: 708-848-7763
Email: drhauser@caringmedical.com
Website: http://www.caringmedical.com
Monte J. Meldman, M.D.
400 Lake Cook Road, #202
Deerfield, IL 60015
Phone: 847-236-9999
John L. Poag II, M.D.
1210 Riviera Dr.
Bloomington, II 61701
Phone: 309-661-3324
Dr. Gilbert Tresley - Oak Brook
120 Oakbrook Center
Suite 809
Oakbrook, IL 60523
888-517-4187
Dr. Deming Payne
20 East Ogden Ave
Hinsdale, IL 60521
888-517-4187
Additional links:
Description on the procedure and benefits of Mesotherapy:
"Mesotheraphy". Caring Medical and Rehabilitation Services.
http://www.caringmedical.com/therapies/mesotherapy.asp
A brief report has been published on the associated risks of
mesotherapy by unlicensed products and by unlicensed practitioners.
"Iatrogenic Mycobacterium simiae Skin Infection in an Immunocompetent
Patient", by Jaime Piquero and others. Center for Disease Control and
Prevention (October 20, 2003).
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/vol10no5/03-0681.htm
"In December 1996 a single mesotherapy was erroneously performed with
a cocktail of aminophilline, xantinol nicotinate and lidocaine to
treat a left neuralgic sciatica. Two weeks later typical circular
psoriatic lesions appeared on the left thigh in the injection's sites
(Fig. 1). At the same time, psoriasis worsened on the scalp, trunk,
and limbs, while pustular lesions appeared on the palms and soles."
"Psoriasis and side-effects of mesotherapy", by Paolo Rosina, MD,
Carlo Chieregato, MD, Domenico Miccolis, MD and Francesco Saverio
D'Onghia, MD. International Journal of Dermatology, Volume 40 Issue 9
Page 581 (September 2001).
http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/openurl?genre=article&sid=nlm:pubmed&issn=0011-9059&date=2001&volume=40&issue=9&spage=581
(Subscription is required for viewing the complete article)
azcentral.com has published a detailed article on mesotherapy
alongwith videos about various frequently asked questions.
"Mesotherapy melts away fat", Maria Fowler and Michelle Savoy. azcentral.com.
http://www.azcentral.com/health/diet/articles/mesotherapy.html
"Health Insurance for the Rural Poor? Community Financing Scheme in
Senegal to Protect against Illness", Dr. R. Stephen Jennings, MD.
MESOsphere.
http://www.mesotherapy-cosmetic.com/what_is_mesotherapy.html
Medical studies on Mesotheraphy by Prollenium Medical Technologies:
"Studies", prollenium.com.
http://www.prollenium.com/mesotherapy007.html
(Acrobat Reader is required for reading the studies)
Search strategy:
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Hope that helps! |
