Warning…the truth behind fat dissolving injections!


	« The Internet: A Blessing and a Curse \| Warning…the truth behind fat dissolving injections! I am frequently asked questions regarding the use of fat dissolving products such as lipodissolve. Although I do not know much about these particular products I have heard that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning places not to use such fat dissolving products. The FDA is alerting consumers about false and misleading claims being made about products used in lipodissolve. Recipients of lipodissolve get a series of injections intended to dissolve and permanently remove small pockets of fat from various parts of the body, e.g., abdomen, chin, around the eyes. Complications such as scarring, skin discoloration, and knots under the skin have been reported. The process is also known as injection lipolysis, lipozap, lipotherapy, and mesotherapy. The drugs most regularly used in the lipodissolve injection regimen are phosphatidylcholine and deoxycholate. These have not been approved by the FDA for fat removal. Other ingredients may also be used, including drugs or components of other products such as vitamins, minerals, and herbal extracts. The FDA is not aware of evidence supporting the effectiveness and safety of the substances used in lipodissolve for fat elimination. In order to protect the consumer, the FDA has sent warning letters to six medical spas for making false or misleading statements about safety, effectiveness, and superiority assertions about lipodissolve. This “too good to be true” injection is too good to be true. Consult with your facial plastic surgeon if you have concerns about fat deposits in your face. This information was provided by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Tags: fat, fat removal, injection, injections, lipodissolve, lipolysis, Liposuction, lipotherapy, lipozap, mesotherapy This entry was posted on Thursday, July 15th, 2010 at 7:07 pm and is filed under Liposuction. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Responses are currently closed, but you can trackback from your own site. Comments are closed.