Lemon Bottle is a brand of injectable fat-dissolving solution used for non-surgical body contouring. Developed in South Korea, it has gained significant viral popularity but remains subject to serious regulatory and safety concerns.
Mechanism and Ingredients
The solution is injected into localized fat pockets, such as the double chin, abdomen, and thighs. It claims to destroy fat cell membranes and accelerate metabolism to help the body naturally eliminate the dissolved fat through the lymphatic system.
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2): Acts as a catalyst for fat metabolism.
- Bromelain: An enzyme derived from pineapple that helps break down fat cells and reduce inflammation.
- Lecithin: Derived from vegetables, it assists in destroying fat cell membranes and transporting fat for removal.
Regulatory and Safety Status
As of 2026, Lemon Bottle lacks approval from major health authorities, leading to widespread warnings:
- FDA Status: It is not FDA-approved in the United States. In March 2025, the FDA issued a warning letter stating that the product is considered an unapproved “new drug” that cannot be legally marketed or distributed for injection.
- International Warnings: Swissmedic (Switzerland) has banned the product and warned against its use, reporting that laboratory tests showed the ingredients often did not match the label, with some samples containing only caffeine or no listed ingredients at all. Similar warnings have been issued in Finland by Fimea and Tukes.
- Lack of Evidence: There are no peer-reviewed clinical trials or large-scale scientific studies to verify its efficacy or long-term safety.
- Side Effects: Users have reported localized swelling, bruising, prolonged pain, skin irregularities, and potential allergic reactions (especially for those with pineapple allergies).
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