Physician's Coalition for Injectable Safety Cautions
Several medical societies have issued statements warning against the use of injectable fat removal treatments known as lipolysis, lipotherapy, or lipo dissolve
Physician's Coalition for Injectable Safety
The Physician's Coalition for Injectable Safety is an alliance of physician organizations including the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery. The Coalition was formed to raise awareness of the appropriate use and setting for receiving injectable therapies (from http://www. Injectablesafety.org). In October 2007, the Coalition issued a warning that "fat-dissolving, fat melting, injection lipolysis or other injectable treatments touted to reduce localized body fat are unproven medical treatments." The Coalition advises consumers about the importance of FDA-approval for pharmaceuticals, especially those injected into the body.
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Jul-09 Physicians Coalition for Injectable Safety urges consumers to be aware of non-approved cosmetic injections, including injection lipoysis. There is no conclusive, authoritative information that exists, such as unbiased, peer-reviewed clinical studies that meets the standards of an accepted medical journal, measuring both the efficacy and safety of mesotherapy or injection lipolysis. The Coalition urges consumers to be very selective about cosmetic treatments, and the individuals who provide them... (Read more)
Oct-08 Consumer Safety Alert on Fat Dissolving Injections--The Physican's Coalition for Injectable Safety today issued a consumer warning that fat dissolving, fat melting, injection lipolysis or other injectable treatments touted to reduce localized body fat are unproven medical treatments... (Read more)