Self injection of lipase--an extreme case for regulation in non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Mesotherapy or subcutaneous fat dissolution for cosmetic purposes has been described using phosphatidylcholine. A literature search found no reports of the use of lipase for mesotherapy. Substances for cosmetic mesotherapy are not licensed for use in the United Kingdom. We report a case of self injection using lipase obtained from the internet.
Medical subject headings
- Cosmetic Techniques
- Foreign-Body Reaction
- Lipase