The dangers behind rapid weight loss injections

The need for rapid weight loss without dieting is becoming more and more popular. In addition to weight loss pills, weight loss teas or fat-dissolving topical treatments, many people choose fat-dissolving injections because they believe that this method is fast, effective and does not cause pain or swelling. Fat-dissolving injections for the abdomen, double chin, arms, etc. are therefore becoming a trend on social networks.

Advertising activities for weight loss injection services are "massive" on social networks.

Just searching for the keyword "fat dissolving injection" on social media platforms will easily yield a series of addresses that exaggerate this beauty method. During the consultation process, the reporter was confirmed by a spa owner in Cam Xuyen commune: "With just one injection, the essence will destroy and liquefy fat, excreted through sweat and urine." The owner of this facility also committed to absolute safety, no complications, and long-term effectiveness.

Posing as a customer who wanted to get injections to reduce belly fat, the reporter contacted a social media account named HT in Ky Khang commune. This person has no business establishment, no operating license, just an “amateur” who performs injection procedures at home or at the customer’s request. The essence product advertised to us was confirmed to be “of Korean origin” with a price of 2 million VND/bottle; a course of abdominal treatment requires 2 bottles and must be repeated after 7 days.

It is worth mentioning that on the packaging of this essence there is absolutely no Vietnamese sub-label and all the information is written in a foreign language.

Consulting customers on fat reduction injection services and committed to effectiveness after 2 injections.

This person promises “significant reduction after just one injection” and that he has personally performed more than 500 procedures on clients in many different body areas without “any complications”, ensuring “high safety”.

"Your abdomen will need two bottles. I will apply numbing cream and inject it into the upper layer of the abdominal skin so you won't feel any pain," this person confirmed.

Perform anesthesia and fat loss injections at home in a simple, sketchy way.

When asked about the practice certificate and professional conditions, this person only said that he had "studied at many facilities in Hanoi " and had done so much that he was "familiar with it", so customers were "very trusting".

At the same time, many types of fat-dissolving injections are being sold widely on the internet and e-commerce platforms with various prices and "vague" origins. Sellers often advise on "treatment regimens" to increase persuasion to customers.

Drugs are openly advertised on social networks.

Common complications after fat-dissolving injections include: skin irritation, swelling and bruising; infection due to drugs of unknown origin, poor injection technique or unsterile instruments leading to abscesses, skin ulcers, hematomas, scars or granulomatous reactions.

Many hospitals in Ha Tinh have recently received cases of abscesses and necrosis after injecting slimming essences at small spas or by individuals. Most patients come to the hospital late due to fear, making treatment more difficult.

A case of treating complications after performing fat reduction injections in the calf area.

Recently, TTH Ha Tinh General Hospital admitted Ms. LTL (20 years old, Thanh Sen ward) who had complications after receiving calf fat reduction injections at a spa. After 4-5 days, the injection site was painful and red, but the spa owner reassured her that it was a “slimming effect”. Only when the injury was swollen and oozing pus did the patient come to the hospital and was diagnosed with an abscess-necrosis infection.

Spas often post “before and after” videos to build trust, with promises like “money back if not effective”, making many people mistakenly believe this is a safe method. Essence injections have become attractive to people, especially women, because they do not require surgery, are cheap and do not require recovery.

Many social media accounts "prove" the effectiveness of fat injection for weight loss.

According to Dr. Dang Thai Bao - Head of the Department of Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics, Ha Tinh General Hospital, there are three main causes of complications after fat-dissolving injections: drugs of unknown origin, incorrect injection techniques, and non-sterile procedures. If injected too shallowly, the drug can cause skin ulcers; if injected too deeply, it can cause widespread necrosis.

The safest way to lose weight is still to exercise combined with a suitable diet. Obesity has many causes such as hormonal disorders, medication or genetic factors, so people who want to lose weight should have a medical examination to understand their body condition before applying any method.

People need to choose effective and safe weight loss methods to avoid dangerous complications to health and life.

People need to be wary of advertisements that say “fast weight loss – no pain – no complications”. Absolutely do not believe in drugs and foods that help you lose weight quickly because they can cause malnutrition, digestive disorders, insomnia, menstrual disorders, exhaustion, and even endanger your life.