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- Title
Position paper on mesotherapy.
- Authors
Sarkar, Rashmi; Garg, Vijay Kumar; Mysore, Venkataram
- Abstract
Mesotherapy is a controversial cosmetic procedure which has received publicity among the lay people, in the internet and in the media. It refers to minimally invasive techniques which consist of the use of intra- or subcutaneous injections containing liquid mixture of compounds (pharmaceutical and homeopathic medications, plant extracts, vitamins and other ingredients) to treat local medical and cosmetic conditions. This position paper has examined the available evidence and finds that acceptable scientific evidence for its effectiveness and safety is lacking. IADVL taskforce, therefore would like to state that the use of this technique remains controversial at present. Further research and well-designed controlled scientific studies are required to substantiate the claims of benefit of this mode of therapy.
- Subjects
COSMETIC dermatology; PERSONAL beauty; LIPOLYSIS; DERMATOLOGIC surgery; REJUVENATION; FACELIFT
- Publication
Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology, 2011, Vol 77, Issue 2, p232
- ISSN
0378-6323
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.4103/0378-6323.77479