Self injection of lipase - an extreme case for regulation in non-surgical cosmetic procedures

Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery

Volumn 63, Issue 1, 2010, Pages e6-

  Khoo, A A K A ^a   Branford, O A ^a   Javaid, M ^a  

^a LISTER HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Cosmetic; Internet; Lipase; Mesotherapy; Phosphatidylcholine

Indexed keywords

COSMETIC; TRIACYLGLYCEROL LIPASE;

ADULT; ARTICLE; BODY FAT; CASE REPORT; CONSERVATIVE TREATMENT; CONTROLLED STUDY; CURETTAGE; DISSOLUTION; ERYTHEMA; FAT NECROSIS; FEMALE; GOVERNMENT REGULATION; HUMAN; HUMAN TISSUE; INFLAMMATION; INTERNET; MESOTHERAPY; PRIORITY JOURNAL; PUS; SELF INJECTION;

EID: 72749118149     PISSN: 17486815     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.bjps.2008.11.122     Document Type: Article

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