How Can I Get Safe Lipodissolve?

asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by David B. Reath, MD
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is there a safe way to get lipo dissolve treatments?

5 answers to How Can I Get Safe Lipodissolve?

The Safe Answer to Lipodissolve

Currently, the injection of material to dissolve fat tissue (commonly called LipoDissolve) is not approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration. The Coalition for Injectable Safety as well as the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery is very interested in evaluating this product for safety and effectiveness; it is our hope that there is a role for this product in the treatment of unwanted fat. Given the interest and concern for the use of such products, the American... more

Julius W. Few, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

In the next few years we may have a nonsurgical method of fat removal, but we're not there yet.

It sounds so exciting and it’s being advertised everywhere- an injection that melts fat. These procedures, which are commonly known as injection lipolysis, mesotherapy, or Lipodissolve, are not the safe and effective miracle fix we are all after. A recent statement by the FDA is clear, “In fact, there are no FDA-approved drugs with an approved indication to dissolve fat and FDA cannot assure the safety and efficacy of these types of drugs. Consumers need to know that this is a... more

David B. Reath, MD
Knoxville Plastic Surgeon

Please remember that this treatment is currently NOT...

Please remember that this treatment is currently NOT approved as safe by the FDA. While it has great appeal and if all the issues are worked out will be a great addition to our treatment options, it would be wise to wait until proper studies have been done to determine exactly what the composition of the material should be and how it should be used safely. These studies are currently underway so either participate in a proper clinical trial or wait until the answers come in. more

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

LipoDissolve is still unproven at best

LipoDissolve is still an unproven technology which effectively involves injection of detergent into areas of fatty deposits. While on paper this may seem to be effective, there is relatively no science behind this overmarketed procedure to justify the cost. Instead of focusing on results and clear cut before/afters, the corporation behind LipoDissolve has instead focused their efforts on heavy marketing and billboards which suggest that results of this technology are equivalent to... more

Gregory A. Buford, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon

Any time one is eating a healthy diet and exercising on...

Any time one is eating a healthy diet and exercising on a regular basis, that will certainly increase the results with LipoDissolve. Additionally, I have several plastic surgeons who perform liposuction who will send patients to me for additional touchups at the end. For example, patients say they love the results of liposuction and they can fit into smaller clothing; however, sometimes the cannula can leave little track marks, dimples, and grooves. This is a great job for LipoDissolve... more

Charles Crutchfield, MD
Minneapolis Dermatologic Surgeon

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