Skin-whitening IV treatments have gained popularity in Malaysia despite the questionable contents of these solutions. The booming aesthetic industry, projected to surpass RM4.378 billion by 2026, has seen a rise in dubious beauty practices, often promoted through social media.
Medical experts, including Dr. Ungku Mohd Shahrin Ungku Mohd Zaman, president of the Registered Aesthetic Doctors Malaysia, have dismissed the existence of legitimate skin-whitening IV drips. According to Dr. Ruban Nathan, such treatments are illegal in non-medical settings, posing severe health risks like organ failure and allergic reactions.
Investigations revealed that some beauty centres disguise the contents of IV drips or claim to use substances like glutathione and collagen, which lack Health Ministry approval. Additionally, unregulated procedures such as botox and filler injections for body enhancement are also marketed despite their illegality in Malaysia.
For safe and verified aesthetic procedures, the public is encouraged to check the legality of clinics and practitioners through the Health Ministry’s portal.
Source: Malay Mail, “When Beauticians Play Doctor”