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Carboxytherapy in dermatology.

Martin KassirStephan GrabbeStephan GrabbeTorello LottiHassan GaladariUwe WollinaGeorge KroumpouzosGulhima AroraMohamad Goldust

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medicine.medical_specialtybusiness.industrymedicine.medical_treatmentMEDLINEAtrophic scarsEnglish languageDermatologyCarbon Dioxidemedicine.diseaseDermatologyMultiple disordersStretch marksLiposuctionmedicineStriae distensaeHumansmedicine.symptomCellulitebusinessStriae DistensaeRejuvenationSkin

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Abstract Carboxytherapy is a medical technique during which a sterile gas—carbon dioxide—is injected into the subdermal tissue. The utility of carbon dioxide injections has enhanced the practical relevance of carboxytherapy as a method for the management of multiple disorders. We have evaluated its use in the treatment of dermatologic conditions by searching electronic databases (ie, MEDLINE and PubMed) for contributions in the English language through January 2021. Carboxytherapy provides an attractive aesthetic option in skin rejuvenation, atrophic scars, striae distensae (stretch marks), cellulite-fibrolipodystrophy adhesions after liposuction, and certain types of alopecia. We discuss the drawbacks of the procedure including inadvertent lipolysis, long-lasting emphysema, and suboptimal outcomes.

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2022-06-06Clinics in dermatology
10.1016/j.clindermatol.2021.08.020https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35667826