At SkinGenious , we only use treatments which have been assessed & approved by top regulators in india & across the world. Also our doctors make sure that any risks / side effects associated with the skin whitening is clearly communicated beforehand.
There is a dearth of a large volume in scientific papers testing for the safety of IV glutathione treatment for skin whitening. It has however been used for years and there are papers which have noted that there are no risks that would disallow the usage.
It is permitted for use by the FDA for other applications, but the FDA does not comment on the efficacy our usage for skin whitening. However, as shared, patients have seen results over years and our partner dermatologists ask you to go ahead with the treatment only if they feel it would be effective for you.
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The treatment may not be safe for individuals with deranged kidney function and we hence do not perform it without a normal kidney function test.
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Most of the risks recorded in scientific studies are associated with incorrect dosage and risks of intravenous administration by untrained individuals.
- Rashes on the skin have been reported in some cases
- Abdominal pain has been reported in rare cases
- In some cases, lightening is reported in patches but this normalizes over the course of the treatment.
- Risks associated with intravenous administration such as using infected needles etc. exist only with unregulated setups.
However, we re-iterate that the side effects reported have been observed mostly when unregulated clinics provide the treatment in certain countries. It is completely safe in the hands of a trained dermatologists like your treating doctors at our clinics. We will ask you to go ahead only if the dermatologist feels that the treatment will be effective and safe for you.