Adverse reactions from the unapproved injections are causing scarring, skin deformities, cysts, painful knots, and serious infections, the FDA said. Photo courtesy of Kaur et al/American Journal of ...

From MedSculpt in the Washington, D.C., region to a chain called Fig based on the West Coast, a lot of centers are marketing a permanent, nonsurgical fat-removal technique called lipo-dissolve.

The FDA is warning against unapproved fat-dissolving injections after users have reported painful knots, permanent scars, and serious infections. Users have reported such adverse reactions after ...

People are being maimed by unauthorized fat-dissolving injections meant to tighten up double chins and dissipate flab along the arms, thighs and stomach, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns.