Botox and similar injectables have been one of the most popular cosmetic procedures for years. Recently, some TikTokers have been talking about an injectable called Innotox (also known as “Korean Botox” or “DIY Botox”) and posting videos of themselves injecting the substance into their faces and showing off their before-and-after pictures.
But many health experts warn that Innotox could pose “medical risk.”
Innotox isn’t approved by the Food and Drug Administration, so it’s “not available for administration in the U.S.,” explained Dr. Bianca Molina, a plastic surgeon in New York City. This means it hasn’t been studied or tested to meet safety and efficacy standards, so it could pose risks.
Still, people are getting ahold of Innotox, which Molina doesn’t recommend: “Innotox is not something a consumer or patient should order themselves and inject.”
So what exactly is Innotox, and why is it considered risky? Here’s what plastic surgeons want you to know.
