The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is issuing a warning about the dangers of unauthorized fat-dissolving injections, which are causing harm to individuals seeking cosmetic improvements.
These injections are marketed for reducing double chins, and slimming arms, thighs, and stomach areas. However, they have led to severe adverse reactions including scarring, skin deformities, cysts, painful knots, and serious infections.
The problematic injections, sold under names like Aqualyx, Lipodissolve, Lipo Lab, and Kabelline, typically contain phosphatidylcholine (PPC) and sodium deoxycholate (DC), ingredients often referred to as “PCDC injections.”
These substances are supposed to break down fat cells and reduce fat deposits around the injection sites. However, the FDA has not approved these injections, except for one specific fat-dissolving drug called Kybella.
Kybella, a prescription medication containing deoxycholic acid, is the only FDA-approved injectable for dissolving fat and is specifically meant for treating double chins in adults.
Deoxycholic acid is a bile acid that naturally helps in breaking down fats during digestion.
The FDA’s concern arises from reports of consumers being harmed by these injections, received at clinics or med spas, often administered by individuals who may not be properly licensed.
There have also been cases where consumers purchased these unapproved products online and injected themselves.
According to the FDA, administering a fat-dissolving agent safely and effectively involves precise calculation of injection numbers and locations, proper needle placement, and sterile and safe injection practices.
Kybella’s label explicitly states that the injections should only be administered by a healthcare professional.
The FDA strongly advises against purchasing fat-dissolving products from websites and attempting self-injection. Instead, individuals interested in such treatments should consult with their doctor about FDA-approved options like Kybella.
Those who have already received these unauthorized injections and are experiencing side effects should seek medical care immediately.
The FDA also encourages them to report their experiences to the FDA’s MedWatch program, which helps the agency monitor medication safety issues.
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