How can I get safe lipodissolve?

is there a safe way to get lipo dissolve treatments?

5 answers to “How can I get safe lipodissolve?”

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

David B. Reath, MD

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,... more

A: Please remember that this treatment is currently NOT...

Richard P. Rand, MD

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... more

A: The Safe Answer to Lipodissolve

Julius W. Few, MD

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... more

A: LipoDissolve is still unproven at best

Gregory A. Buford, MD

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... more

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

Charles Crutchfield, MD

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... more

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