Self injection of lipase--an extreme case for regulation in non-surgical cosmetic procedures.

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg

Department of Plastic Surgery, Lister Hospital, Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 4AB, UK.

Published: January 2010

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.

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