Outbreak of mesotherapy--associated skin reactions--District of Columbia area, January-February 2005

Authors :: Furlong, W.
Cunanan, B.A.
Weymouth, L.A.
Pearson, J.L.
Sockwell, D.C.
Jenkins, S.R.
Marr, J.
Tipple, M.
Shah, D.D.
Blythe, D.
Lum, G.R.
Glymph, A.C.
Davies-Cole, J.O.
Srinivasan, A.
Meites, E.
Sunenshine, R.H.
Source :: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Nov 11, 2005, Vol. 54 Issue 44, p1127, 4 p.
Publication Year :: 2005
Abstract: Mesotherapy is a treatment involving local subcutaneous injections of minute quantities of various substances (e.g., vitamins or plant extracts) for cosmetic purposes (e.g., fat and wrinkle reduction or body contouring) [...]

Subjects :: Adipose tissues -- Care and treatment
Injections -- Research
Injections -- Complications and side effects

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