A timeframe
Look for dated photographs and the time between them. A before-and-after pair without dates leaves out part of the story.
Results & expectations
Explore what belongs behind a before-and-after photograph, find independent information, and prepare questions about your own goals.
Understand the evidenceThis page is general information, not medical advice. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and have not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, efficacy, or quality. A qualified clinician determines whether treatment is appropriate for you.
Reading the evidence
Look for dated photographs and the time between them. A before-and-after pair without dates leaves out part of the story.
Ask what treatment, routines, side effects and challenges were part of the experience—not only what changed in a photograph.
Check who collected the information and whether it describes an individual, a clinical study or the service you are considering.
These resources explain treatment considerations and safety. They do not report Leland patient outcomes or establish outcomes for compounded medications.
Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and have not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, efficacy, or quality.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Questions about treatment options, expectations and considerations to discuss with a healthcare professional.
Read the NIDDK guideU.S. Food and Drug Administration
FDA information about unapproved products, including compounded medications, and reported safety concerns.
Read the FDA informationUse these prompts for a conversation with a qualified clinician. This page does not assess your eligibility or recommend treatment.
What goals are appropriate for me? How should I weigh potential benefits, risks and costs with a qualified clinician?
What should we track, when should we review it, and who should I contact about side effects or concerns?
How will we discuss ongoing care, changing goals and the decision to continue or stop treatment?
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