Melanotan II
ResearchMelanotan II
- Category
- Aesthetic & Beauty
- Aliases
- MT-2, MT-II
- Administration
- Subcutaneous injection (unregulated, self-administered)
Timing
A general projection of what people report noticing over time, based on the known mechanism and reported use patterns. It is not a guarantee and individual experience varies considerably.
- 1
1–2 Weeks
Users commonly report visibly darker skin within the first one to two weeks of the loading phase.
- 2
3–4 Weeks
Tanning effects are typically well established by this stage, alongside possible nausea or flushing during dosing.
- 3
5–7 Weeks
Many users transition to a lower maintenance dose around this period.
- 4
8–10 Weeks
Skin pigmentation is generally maintained with continued lower-dose use.
- 5
11–15 Weeks
Libido-related side effects, where present, tend to remain consistent with continued use.
- 6
16–20 Weeks
Long-term users typically describe a stable, maintained tan with ongoing use.
- 7
21–24 Weeks
By this stage, users have generally settled into a personal maintenance routine, weighing cosmetic effect against unregulated safety risk.
⚠️ Research context only. This is not medical advice and results are not guaranteed.