Melanotan & Tanning Injections: Safe or Risky? This client is being treated with the Aerolase laser! The Aerolase laser is FDA approved for a variety of concerns, including skin tightening and rejuvenation, removal of pigmentation melasma, hair removal, vein treatment, Melanotan is not a tan. It's an unregulated peptide with real risk. As a dermatologist, here's the reality: It has been linked to new and changing moles including cases of Changes in Oral Mucosa Associated with Melanotan II Injections: A Case Report