Lemon Bottle fat dissolving
Safety and efficacy of Lemon Bottle fat dissolver or other fat dissolving injections
There are a range of cosmetic fat reduction treatments available in the UK, all with their own benefits and risks. Certain treatments are clinically proven to be both safe and effective, whereas others have not.​
​What is Lemon Bottle
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Lemon bottle is an injectable fat dissolver that became available in the UK in 2023 and saw an immediate surge in popularity due to highly engaging social media marketing by companies and treatment providers, especially on TikTok. Although popularity has waned significantly due to the widely reported lack of results and safety concerns, these injections remain on offer in many clinics in the UK.
In the early stages we were regularly asked whether we offer the Lemon bottle fat dissolver treatment so we have assessed the treatment in detail. ​
Safety
There is currently no credible scientific research or clinical evidence proving that Lemon Bottle is either safe or effective, and many medical and aesthetic professionals have spoken out about their concerns due to this lack of research. The full list of ingredients of this injectable is not available and the product and treatment protocols have not been peer reviewed.
Lemon Bottle is marketed as a cosmetic treatment rather than a licensed medical product. This is important, as because of this, it has not been required to undergo the clinical testing or regulatory approval processes that licensed medicines do. While this doesn't mean it's completely unregulated, it does mean it hasn't been assessed for safety or effectiveness by major health authorities like the MHRA (UK) or FDA (US).
Fat reduction results
Due to a lack of research there is no clear understanding of how Lemon Bottle reduces fat, and whether it works in the way it is claimed.
On the one end of the scale there are members of the medical and aesthetics community that claim that these ingredients couldn't possibly work in the way it is claimed.
On the other, injectors claim they have great results each and every time.
There are many varying customer experiences published online which includes many disappointing results being recorded. Such disappointing results may not be due to an inefficient product and could easily be the result of poor training or execution of treatment. However, at this stage there simply isn't any evidence that this treatment is effective and capable of causing short or long term fat loss.
Price comparison
​For those in beauty that wish to offer Lemon Bottle the process is easy and relatively cheap, with some courses starting at just £50 and product easily and cheaply available for purchase through social media and many 3rd party websites. Yet, at this stage the cost of having lemon bottle treatment is closely aligned to the cost of other much more established fat reduction treatments, including fat freezing. ​
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Many recent publications have highlighted the above concerns further, such as in the Guardian here. There are also a number of Facebook groups in which lemon bottle is often discussed by people who have had treatment and who offer, or have offered treatment in the past.
The response of government bodies to Lemon Bottle
Swissmedic warning
March 2024
On the 26th of March 2024 the Federal Council of Switzerland issued a press release stating that Swissmedic (the national authorisation and supervisory authority for drugs and medical products) now classifies Lemon Bottle as a medicinal product.
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As Lemon Bottle has not been approved for use in Switzerland it is not allowed to be used or sold.
Swissmedic has stated they expressly advise against the use of this product as a result of their findings. Upon testing multiple samples they found significant differences between samples, and more importantly, none of the ingredients claimed to be in Lemon Bottle could be detected. Authorities may seize product and institute further measures.​
GPhC warning
April 2025
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), the official body in the UK that regulates pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacies, has issued a warning about the sale and use of Lemon Bottle fat-dissolving injections.
The GPhC is concerned about the safety and legitimacy of this product, as it is not a licensed medicine and may pose health risks to consumers. The council advises the public to exercise caution and consult qualified healthcare professionals before considering such treatments.
FDA warning
March 2025
Lemon Bottle fat-dissolving injections are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The only fat dissolving injection that has been approved by the FDA is Kybella (deoxycholic acid) for limited use (the chin).
Lemon Bottle is unlikely to ever get FDA approval as it has not undergone the rigorous testing required. The FDA has even issued a warning letter to Fox Pharma LLC in March 2025 for selling Lemon Bottle and similar injectable products in the U.S. without approval, labelling them as unapproved new drugs that could pose serious health risks.
We do not offer fat dissolving injections
As a clinic offering fat reduction treatment and body sculpting training courses we will be following the news and research around Lemon Bottle and other fat dissolver injections closely.
Until the time that more information is available regarding the safety, the long term and short term risks and efficacy we will not be offering such treatments.
What we do offer
Our premium fat reduction treatments
We currently offer 3 types of fat reduction and body sculpting treatments: fat freezing, ultrasound cavitation with radiofrequency and HI-EMT muscle stimulation.
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Evidence proving these treatments safety and efficacy include:
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Clinical Trials and Studies
Treatments such as fat freezing and ultrasound cavitation have been thoroughly studied in clinical trials and scientific research for many years. These studies assess the safety and efficacy of the procedures by monitoring adverse effects and patient outcomes.
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FDA Approval
In the United States, devices used for fat freezing, ultrasound cavitation and HI-EMT must receive approval or clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for safety and effectiveness. FDA clearance indicates that the device has undergone rigorous testing to ensure its safety and efficacy for its intended use.
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Many Years of Use Worldwide
The treatments we offer have been available worldwide for years, and a lot of feedback and knowledge has been collected regarding their safety and outcomes.
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Non-invasive methods
Because all our treatments are non-invasive (they don't pierce the skin) many risks associated with any type of fat loss injections are simply not a concern. Without piercing the skin and injecting substance there are no risks of tissue necrosis, infection, nerve damage or allergic reaction.
Fat freezing offers up to 40% permanent fat reduction in a single treatment.
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Prices are calculated per applicator. The treatment area of an applicator is approximately the amount of fat that can be grabbed with 1 hand.
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Most clients are happiest after 2 treatments on the same area, 6 weeks apart from each other.
Ultrasound cavitation with radiofrequency treatment is often booked as a course of 6 treatments for best results. This treatment reduces fat, tightens and improves skin and reduces the appearance of cellulite.
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This treatment can be booked per area, such as the entire stomach, the upper arms, the back and side of thighs, or the buttocks and lower back.
HI-EMT muscle sculpting treatments help to improve and sculpt muscle on the abs, obliques, buttocks, thighs and arms.
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HI-EMT doesn't just improve muscle tone, it also reduces localised fat by up to 19%. A course of 6 treatments is recommended.
Fat freezing clinics
Fat freezing clinic locations
Manchester | Stockport
Fat Freezing Manchester
1 Massie Street, SK8 1AL,
Cheadle Village,
​Stockport.
Online booking: Book here
Leeds
Aphrody Body Clinics
Feel Good Health Club Leeds
Mercure Leeds Parkway Hotel, Otley Rd
LS16 8AG, Leeds.
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Bookings: https://aphrody.co.uk/
In summary
Unless further information becomes available about the safety and efficacy of Lemon bottle we will not be offering this treatment at our clinic.
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We only offer proven and effective treatments with clear safety profiles, known risks and side effects and a clear understanding of who treatment is safe for.
We love our non-invasive fat reduction services. We only offer the highest quality treatment with top-of-the-line equipment for competitive prices. Our treatments are even priced competitively compared to many Lemon bottle and other fat dissolving injectable treatments.​