Users discuss CBL-514's phase 3 status and its claimed ability to destroy both subcutaneous and visceral fat cells while limiting regain after GLP-1 use. Several compare it to liposuction and note possible uneven fat redistribution afterward. One user reports prior careful use of a similar compound with acceptable results but warns of kidney toxicity. Practical barriers like the need for hundreds of precise micro-injections per session are highlighted as making self-administration risky.
What this discussion establishesWhether fat redistribution after localized destruction would create worse cosmetic issues than the original problem
Still openWhether any gray-market versions are legitimate or worth considering
Nothing here is advice.
I just saw an article on CBL-514 claiming it eliminates fat cells instead of merely shrinking them in both subcutaneous and visceral areas. It's reached phase 3 trials and appears to help limit weight and fat regain once GLP-1 use stops. Sounds promising but probably unrealistic, so are versions already circulating on the gray market?
Why don't you try it first? I'm staying far away from anything like that. I may be a little off but I'm not that reckless.
I agree. I picture someone injecting and certain fat cells vanishing locally, only for new eating to push fat into other spots in an uneven way.
People already get liposuction to have fat cells taken out physically, so...
I tried something similar with that compound, taking a lot of care, and the outcome was acceptable. Still wouldn't recommend it to anyone because of the kidney toxicity risk. It's basically inject and hope. Do what I say, not what I did. My kidneys are fine though.
Isn't the same thing already known to happen with liposuction? Your midsection looks flatter but then fat suddenly shows up in odd places like the neck or flanks.
I remember accounts of new fat deposits appearing in random, unattractive locations.
Interesting. Hadn't come across that before but it does make sense. Not interested myself in lipo or anything that mimics it, though I might consider cosmetic surgery later for excess skin after losing more weight.
It reminds me of Kybella, which some clinics use for small targeted areas like under the chin. For such limited spots I can see a possible role.
As noted in the other thread, the trial used 2 mg per square centimeter for a total of 600 mg every three weeks, meaning 300 separate precise injections each time. The compound only works locally on a limited number of cells. Anyone thinking they can pick up a small vial somewhere and inject it randomly might as well just give the money away instead.
The study I saw mentioned 25 to 50 injections per session, which is still plenty. The chance of making a serious mistake and causing real harm seems too high.
There's nothing I wouldn't attempt just to hang onto these love handles except for that one thing.
Precise individual injections per session, huh? Hard to keep track of whether each square centimeter has already been done.
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