Fitness Influencer's Body Devours Itself After Fat-Dissolving Injections
Beatriz Amma, a fitness influencer, experienced a horrifying battle with a flesh-eating illness after receiving fat-dissolving injections at an upscale spa in Los Angeles. The injections, which included a mixture of vitamins and deoxycholic acid, led to a bacterial infection and painful skin lesions. Amma underwent multiple surgeries and daily intravenous antibiotic treatments to combat the infection. Her dreams of becoming a fitness influencer and enjoying a life filled with travel were shattered, but she now focuses on promoting body positivity and raising awareness about the disfiguring ailment.