An Overview of the Role of Carboxytherapy in Dermatology

March 2023 in “ Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology ”

Nooshin Bagherani, Bruce R. Smoller, Gholamreza Tavoosidana, Alireza Ghanadan, Uwe Wollina, Torello Lotti

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Studysummary This narrative review discusses carboxytherapy, highlighting its potential benefits in treating various dermatologic and cosmetic conditions such as skin aging, cellulite, and alopecia. Reportedly, this minimally-invasive treatment facilitates skin rejuvenation through vasodilatation and collagen reorganization.

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