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Quality survey on efficacy of carboxytherapy for localized lipolysis
Author(s) -
Lee Georgia S. K.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of cosmetic dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.626
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1473-2165
pISSN - 1473-2130
DOI - 10.1111/jocd.12242
Subject(s) - medicine , calipers , thigh , abdomen , ultrasound , nuclear medicine , girth (graph theory) , body mass index , upper abdomen , surgery , radiology , mathematics , geometry , combinatorics
Summary Background A survey was conducted to ascertain the efficacy of carboxytherapy for localized lipolysis. Methods Patients on physical, dietary, or drug concurrent therapy were excluded. Paired measurements (initial versus 8th course) between treated (right) and untreated (left) sides were compared for braline, upper arm, abdomen, and thigh. Results Ten women, age range 23–37 years, were reviewed. Weight and body mass index were unchanged. Significant reductions ( P < 0.01) were obtained for braline and abdominal caliper and ultrasound measurements. Mean ( SD ) decreases in caliper braline and abdomen measurements were 6.9 (5.9) and 4.3 (3.0) mm, respectively. Mean ( SD ) changes in ultrasound abdominal readings were −6.6 (3.8), −7.4 (3.2), and −6.8 (3.5) mm for upper, lower, and flank, respectively. Limb girth measurements were significant for the thigh (−1.3 [0.8] mm) but not for the upper limb. Conclusion These results are in agreement with those reported originally and demonstrate that carboxytherapy is locally effective in reduction of subcutaneous fat.