Several medical societies have issued statements warning against the use of injectable fat removal treatments known as lipolysis, lipotherapy, or lipo dissolve

American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)

With 2,400 members, ASAPS is the only plastic surgery organization devoted entirely to the advancement of cosmetic surgery. ASAPS is recognized worldwide as the authoritative source for cosmetic surgery education (from http://www.surgery.org/). In May 2007, the ASAPS warned patients against the use of injection fat loss treatments known as lipolysis, lipotherapy, or lipodissolve. The warning stated that none of these procedures have received FDA approval, and published peer-reviewed scientific reports of properly performed clinical trials to confirm safety or efficacy do not exist.

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May-07 American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Warns Patients to Steer Clear of Injection Fat Loss Treatments--ASAPS released today a warning against the use of injection fat loss treatments. Patients are advised to avoid these procedures, which are commonly known as lipolysis, mesotherapy, or the brand names Lipodissolve and Lipostabil... (Read more)

Dec-07 American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and American Society of Plastic Surgeons Offer Patient Advisory to those Affected by Fig Lipodissolve Closures--Responding to the recent reports of the Fig Lipodissolve Centers going into Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the ASPS and ASAPS offers the following advice to patients currently in treatment there... (Read more)

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