Dr. Sean Kenniff
Reporting
(CBS4) MIAMI LipoDissolve injections claim to reduce the size of localized fat deposits and cause skin retraction in body regions where treated.
It's a non-surgical alternative for those patients seeking minimally invasive techniques to improve body contour. It is not a treatment for weight reduction but rather a procedure for improving shape and reducing targeted fat.
But critics, among them officials of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery say there is no convincing evidence that LipoDissolve is effective or safe, and they warn patients to stay away from fat-loss shots.
Dr. Roger Friedman is the medical director of Medsculpt, a new LipoDissolve clinic with offices in Maryland and Virginia.
He explained that the procedure is different than liposuction. "It's very different. And the real difference is volume. We're doing inches. It doesn't require an anesthetic. It doesn't require a hospital visit. It doesn't really require recovery."
He explained that it's a series of injections designed to melt away the fat.
The solution that's injected into the body is called PCDC. Though the formulation can vary, one of the main ingredients is a bile salt which helps break down fat. Although the procedure has been performed in Europe for over a decade, PCDC has not been approved by the FDA.
Dr. Alan Gold is incoming president of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic surgery. He says there's no scientific proof the injections are safe and that they work. He said, "I'm saying that I'm not certain that it is safe."
Medsculpt says it's treated 500 patients since January, and no one has complained of unsatisfactory results. Dr. Gold says it's not a risk-free procedure.
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