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

A A K-A Khoo; O A Branford; M Javaid

doi:10.1016/j.bjps.2008.11.122

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

J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2010 Jan;63(1):e6-8. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2008.11.122. Epub 2009 Mar 9.

Authors

A A K-A Khoo¹, O A Branford, M Javaid

Affiliation

¹ Department of Plastic Surgery, Lister Hospital, Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 4AB, UK. kooi_ai@hotmail.com

PMID: 19269909
DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2008.11.122

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.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adipose Tissue / drug effects
Arm
Cosmetic Techniques / adverse effects*
Female
Foreign-Body Reaction / chemically induced*
Foreign-Body Reaction / diagnosis
Foreign-Body Reaction / surgery
Humans
Lipase / administration & dosage
Lipase / adverse effects*
Self Administration / adverse effects
Young Adult

Substances

Lipase