Dr. Daws has adopted a revolutionary minimally invasive approach to tummy tuck that can be safely and effectively performed as an office procedure totally under local tumescent anesthesia. This technique combines two procedures: liposuction of the abdomen and tummy tuck. By avoiding the use of general anesthesia or heavy sedation (and complications associated with this type of anesthesia), this new procedure offers an improved postoperative recovery.

Additional benefits over the traditional tummy tuck:

• Minimal bleeding due to the vasoconstriction created by the tumescent anesthesia.

• The patient is awake and only needs a mild sedative.

• The operating time is significantly reduced because there is minimal bleeding.

• The technique eliminates puckers of skin on either end of the scar.

• The postoperative period is similar to that of the standard liposuction of the abdomen. The patient is able to stand up from the operating table, walk and dress her-/himself at the end of the procedure.

• This new approach creates a more youthful abdominal silhouette and more harmonious results while avoiding complications and the prolonged recovery time associated with the traditional tummy tuck.
  
  

Mesotherapy treatments employ the technique of multiple micro injections of pharmaceutical and homeopathic medications, standardized natural plant extracts and vitamins into the mesoderm. Mesotherapy injections target adipose fat cells, rejuvenates collagen, and stimulates new hyaluronic acid support of the mesoderm extracellular matrix (ECM).

Mesotherapy is popular in the United States and one of the most requested non-surgical cosmetic procedures for cellulite treatment, liposculpting and body contouring. Physicians specializing in non-surgical cosmetic medicine or operating medical spas are the most common practitioners.

Dr. Michel Pistor (1924-2003) performed clinical research and founded the field of mesotherapy. Multi-national research in intradermal therapy culminated with Pistor's work from 1948 to 1952 in human mesotherapy treatments. The French press coined the term mesotherapy in 1958. The French Academy of Medicine recognized Mesotherapy as a Specialty of Medicine in 1987. Popular throughout European countries and South America, mesotherapy is practiced by approximately 18,000 physicians worldwide. Popularized in the United States during the late 1990's, Mesotherapy is now the fastest growing aesthetic medicine specialty.

Mesotherapy treatments have been safely performed throughout Europe, South America,and more recently the United States for over fifty years. Unlike liposuction and other cosmetic surgery procedures, there has never been a patient death associated with mesotherapy. The American Journal of Mesotherapy has emerged in the past year with evidence-based research supporting the clinical efficacy and effectiveness of mesotherapy treatments.

This treatment involves the injection of small doses of medication directly into unwanted areas of fat, including bags under the eyes, saddlebags, love handles and cellulite. This process works best in combination with a weight management program and proper nutrition.

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