Beauty Industry & Med Spa
Melanotan (Tanning Injections)
Street names: MT2, Melanotan II, The Barbie drug, Tan jabs
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Skin darkening without sun (melanocortin receptor activation)
- Libido increase, appetite suppression side effects
⚠Key risks
- UNAPPROVED — regulators (FDA, TGA, MHRA) have issued warnings and seized shipments
- Moles darken and NEW nevi appear — dermatologists flag melanoma-monitoring nightmare
- Nausea, flushing, blood-pressure spikes post-injection
- 'Tanning injection' TikTok trend targets teens — zero safety data
- Contaminated vials — unregulated synthesis
- Melanoma risk theoretical but worrying in a tanning product
✚Overdose signs
- Severe nausea, vomiting
- BP spikes, fainting
- Rapid skin changes needing dermatology review
📋Quick facts
Also known asMT2, Melanotan II, The Barbie drug, Tan jabs
CategoryBeauty Industry & Med Spa
Schedule / classUnapproved everywhere — FDA warning letters; illegal to sell for human use
AppearanceBrownish powder vials reconstituted for injection; nasal sprays
Street price$20–$50 per 10 mg vial grey-market
Legal statusUnapproved drug everywhere; border seizures in US/AU/UK; grey-market 'research' sales
Last updated2026-09-17
Sources: FDA, EMA, TGA
Category comparison — Beauty Industry & Med Spa
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melanotan (Tanning Injections) | Unapproved everywhere — FDA warning letters; illegal to sell for human use | UNAPPROVED — regulators (FDA, TGA, MHRA) have issued warnings and seized shipments; Moles darken and NEW nevi appear — dermatologists flag melanoma-monitoring nightmare | $20–$50 per 10 mg vial grey-market |
| Melanotan II | Unscheduled | Unapproved — regulators (FDA/TGA/MHRA) have issued warnings and seizures; 'Melanotan rage' — documented mood/aggression changes | ~$20–$50 per 10 mg vial grey-market |
| Dermal Fillers (HA & Biostimulators) | Rx-only devices | VASCULAR OCCLUSION — the big one: filler injected into an artery blocks blood flow → skin necrosis (black dying skin) or BLINDNESS (filler migrating to eye artery; ~300+ documented cases); Unlicensed injector + no hyaluronidase on hand = occlusion becomes catastrophe | Legit: $500–$2,000 per syringe |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Melanotan (Tanning Injections) look like?
Brownish powder vials reconstituted for injection; nasal sprays
What are the signs of a Melanotan (Tanning Injections) overdose?
Severe nausea, vomiting; BP spikes, fainting; Rapid skin changes needing dermatology review Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
UNAPPROVED — regulators (FDA, TGA, MHRA) have issued warnings and seized shipments Dependence can develop with regular use.
🔗Sources & further reading
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