Med spas unmasked: Do you really know what's in that needle or IV drip?

"Federal regulators have issued warnings that unapproved exosomes could leave customers with severe skin infections. As procedures like exosome therapy become more popular, they draw attention to the potential threat to consumer health posed in some Florida med spas. In their rush to obtain the newest, buzziest treatments, customers may be injected with unapproved, mislabeled or even outright toxic substances."

"People assume that because these treatments are advertised on a website or Instagram, they must be safe. That's not always the case. When you inject something directly into your body that hasn't been tested or approved, you're taking on risks you may not realize."

"The most common med spa cosmetic injections - Botox and dermal fillers - are FDA-approved, meaning the federal agency has determined, through clinical trials, that they are safe and effective for their intended use. The offerings at Florida med spas, though, often venture beyond Botox and filler injections."

Florida med spas increasingly offer unapproved cosmetic treatments like exosome injections, promising brighter skin and youthful appearance. The FDA has issued explicit warnings that these unapproved products can cause severe harm, including serious skin infections. While common treatments like Botox and dermal fillers are FDA-approved through clinical trials, med spas frequently venture beyond these established procedures, offering unproven substances ranging from salmon sperm to concentrated growth factor serums. Consumers often assume advertised treatments are safe, unaware they may be injected with untested or toxic substances. Medical professionals warn that direct injection of unapproved substances carries significant undisclosed risks to consumer health.

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