Mesotherapy NOT a Procedure -- it's a Medical Specialty!!!

[Connor Chase MD]

Once again let me correct a common misperception -- mesotherapy is NOT a procedure. It is an entire medical specialty. There are literally hundreds of diagnoses that mesotherapeutic procedures may be used to treat. Most of the 20,000+ practitioners of mesotherapy throughout the world treat GENERAL MEDICAL PROBLEMS such as: migraines, asthma, sports injuries, back spasms, smoking/food cravings, etc.
Mostly, in the U.S., patients are interested in treating cosmetic problems (fat, sagging skin, fine wrinkles, "old" hands, "turkey neck," cellulite) with mesotherapeutic procedures.
To explain further -- cardiology is not a procedure, right? There are, however, many procedures in the specialty of cardiology (ECG, Holter monitors, stress tests, etc). Well, clearly a cardiac stress test is not cardiology; rather it is a procedure that is performed by specialists in cardiology.
To compare -- there are many procedures in the specialty of mesotherapy (MesoLift, MesoTone, MesoSculpt, etc). Each one of these is NOT mesotherapy, but they are procedures that are performed by mesotherapists.
So, when you call a mesotherapist's office and ask, "How much does mesotherapy cost?", we really can't answer your question unless we see you (to know where you're starting from) and know what it is you want our specialty services for (and what your goal is). It's like calling the cardiologist's office and asking, "How much does cardiology cost?" The question doesn't make sense.

[Julia]

Apparently many doctors do think it is a procedure because they crank it out like a spray-on tan. I have heard from more women with horrible results than good , I'd say 10 fold. I commend your dedication and attention to the "specialty", but when you hype it up women are going out and getting it done from unskilled doctors. Not you. I think we need to wait it out. Ladies, don't get this proceedure until the positive feedback is flowing in. 10 before and after pics on the web probably mean the results aren't typical. Unless you can go see Dr. Chase, forget about it.

[melodious4]

You state that unless you can see this doctor, don't go get meso. Why do you say this? This doctor doesn't offer pictures or guarantee results and in fact, will not take your phone calls while you are his 'patient'. He is much more full of advice on this board then he ever was as my doctor. I carefully listened to everything he had to say, followed his instructions to the letter, paid up the big bucks and then proceeded to have a completely unsatisfactory experience and result (or lack thereof). I'm hoping this forum remains the freedom of speech center that is rare and necessary in this world of new, untested procedures. It is important that patients are able to share good and bad results. As I've said before, I wish I had discovered this site before I started treatments. Oh well. Hopefully, we can help others make educated decisions. I no longer reside in San Antonio, so will be perusing my new area for doctors who specialize in these techniques. This time, I will insist on pictures and perhaps even have a chance to speak to former patients. I've learned!

[Connor Chase MD]

This is not the appropriate forum in which to address this writer. I have addressed this before using other methods and obviously I will have to address it again.
There are pictures on my website, and I have an entire photo album in my office so that patients can view before and after photos of my patients. This can easily be checked.
I will make no further postings in reply to this writer, but I will address it again in the appropriate manner.

[melodious4]

Dear Doctor Chase,
It is so good to see that you have added pictures to your waiting room. THis is a wonderful addition and I'm sure offers patients contemplating procedures a bit of peace of mind. I know this is a fairly newly practiced procedure, at least here in Texas, so can understand how with time and more experience, you have come to see how helpful pictures can be. Good for you for adding them. Your post seems to be upset but I'm not quite sure at what. I have not disdained you or your services, merely spoke of my own results. If I'm correct, this message board was expressley designed for people to share their stories.

[Isabel]

Hi Dr Conner.

Thanks for all the great info you post! You re awesome! I hav edont quite abit of rsearch on this and am ready to go for it! I am 5'5"
weight 135, I work out 56 day a week, and am in excellent health. I have just a bit of cellulite on my outter thighs and on the back of my thight area directly under my buttocks. It is not bad but I will not wear shots due to the 2-3 dimples on my outter thighs. They look pretty gross to me.
I live in California, can you recommend a doctor in the Bay area? I prefer a doctor in San jose if possible!
Thanks
Alexis

[Connor Chase MD]

I'm sorry, Alexis, but I there is no one in the San Jose area I can recommend. You might want to call Dr. R. Stephen Jennings. He has several California offices -- and may possibly be providing mesotherapy in the Bay Area on a limited basis. If you google him under "mesotherapy jennings" you will probably find his website. You will find his office number listed there. If anybody knows of a mesotherapist in your area, it will be him. Good luck.

[champagne_727]

Dr. Chase, if this is considered a specialty treatment, then why doesn't our health insurance somehow cover it?

[seobeglobal]

Once again let me correct a common misperception -- mesotherapy is NOT a procedure. It is an entire medical specialty. There are literally hundreds of diagnoses that mesotherapeutic procedures may be used to treat. Most of the 20,000+ practitioners of mesotherapy throughout the world treat GENERAL MEDICAL PROBLEMS such as: migraines, asthma, sports injuries, back spasms, smoking/food cravings, etc.
Mostly, in the U.S., patients are interested in treating cosmetic problems (fat, sagging skin, fine wrinkles, "old" hands, "turkey neck," cellulite) with mesotherapeutic procedures.
To explain further -- cardiology is not a procedure, right? There are, however, many procedures in the specialty of cardiology (ECG, Holter monitors, stress tests, etc). Well, clearly a cardiac stress test is not cardiology; rather it is a procedure that is performed by specialists in cardiology.
To compare -- there are many procedures in the specialty of mesotherapy (MesoLift, MesoTone, MesoSculpt, etc). Each one of these is NOT mesotherapy, but they are procedures that are performed by mesotherapists.
So, when you call a mesotherapist's office and ask, "How much does mesotherapy cost?", we really can't answer your question unless we see you (to know where you're starting from) and know what it is you want our specialty services for (and what your goal is). It's like calling the cardiologist's office and asking, "How much does cardiology cost?" The question doesn't make sense.

really', i've never heard about mesotherapy, but it sound very interesting. can it really treat medical problems? and does it works?

[lisa5]

What's the average cost of the procedure?

[RobynneJ]

Dr Chase,

What's the difference between mesosculpt and mesotone? I want something done about my thighs but don't know which one is more apt. How much will it cost?