Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open (Jul 2021)

Acute Renal Failure following Novel Subcutaneous Fat Reduction with Injected Ice Slurry

  • Daniel L. McMahan, DO,
  • Hangameh Dehbozorgi, DO,
  • Quy N. Lam, MD,
  • Calvin Le, DO,
  • Justin Richardson, DO,
  • Alexandra Villacres, MD,
  • Fysal Albaalbaki, MD

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000003719
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 9, no. 7
p. e3719

Abstract

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Summary:. A new fat-freezing injection may pose significant health risks. Subcutaneous injection of partially frozen normal saline and glycerol has been shown to significantly reduce adipose tissue. This article reports the first human case and adverse reactions following this new procedure.