Lemon bottle injections

[m786xxx]

Hi

I am thinking of getting lemon bottle injection for under arm area, I have type 1 diabetes and hb1ca is 66.. I have had fillers and Botox before without any complications even my hb1ca was around 70+ . Wondering if anyone has had lemon bottle done or is it safe?

 

[EllieM]

This is the only mention of it I can find on these forums

Aqualyx Fat Dissolving Injections

Hi all, I am wanting to undergo a fat dissolving injection procedure called Aqualyx. It works in a similar way to “Lemon Bottle” and “Kybella”. I am going to have it injected into some fatty lumps due to poor site rotation. Many clinics state that this treatment isn’t suitable for diabetics but...

www.diabetes.co.uk

This article from the guardian might be of interest?

Lemon Bottle jab goes viral with claims to dissolve fat â but doctors question safety

TikTok posts for product watched 81.5m times, but experts say evidence of long-term safety and effectiveness is lacking

www.theguardian.com

 

[lovinglife]

Looking around the web they are an unregulated product which means anyone can administer them and you never really know if the ingredients are what they say they are, also they can have side effects from minor bruising to more serious like affect the liver

âUnregulatedâ fat dissolver being sold in pharmacies, GPhC warns​

The GPhC has issued a warning about “emerging issues” taking place in some community pharmacies including the supply of unlicensed ‘Lemon Bottle’ injections – which claim to dissolve fat – and “alternative therapy services” such as acupuncture and cupping.

www.chemistanddruggist.co.uk

I got the below from a commercial site so can’t post a link but copied this bit

Lemon bottle is typically considered safe for most people, but it may not be recommended in certain circumstances, such as

* Pregnant or breastfeeding;
* Under the age of 18.
* Undergoing IVF treatment
* Autoimmune disease
* Active skin conditions in the area, e.g. rashes
* Blood-thinning medication, e.g. warfarin
* Lipodystrophy or pathological conditions, e.g. liver or kidney disease – if you have diabetes, then treatment will only be carried out with the consent of a GP