Self injection of lipase--an extreme case for regulation in non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
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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Department of Plastic Surgery, Lister Hospital, Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 4AB, UK. kooi_ai@hotmail.com
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D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000187:drug effects; D001132:Arm; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005549:Foreign-Body Reaction / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008049:Lipase / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012646:Self Administration / Q000009:adverse effects; D055815:Young Adult
D008049:Lipase