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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Published online: August 20, 2021
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