Acute Renal Failure following Novel Subcutaneous Fat Reduction with Injected Ice Slurry

Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2021 Jul 12;9(7):e3719. doi: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000003719. eCollection 2021 Jul.

Abstract

A new fat-freezing injection may pose significant health risks. Subcutaneous injection of partially frozen normal saline and glycerol has been shown to significantly reduce adipose tissue. This article reports the first human case and adverse reactions following this new procedure.

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  • Case Reports