Quality survey on efficacy of carboxytherapy for localized lipolysis.
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.


CONCLUSIONS
These results are in agreement with those reported originally and demonstrate that carboxytherapy is locally effective in reduction of subcutaneous fat.
TLC Lifestyle Practice, Singapore, Singapore.
Georgia S K
GS
Lee
D000328:Adult; D001132:Arm; D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D055104:Infusions, Subcutaneous; D050507:Subcutaneous Fat, Abdominal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000187:drug effects*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013848:Thigh; D060726:Torso; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014463:Ultrasonography; D055815:Young Adult
D002245:Carbon Dioxide
carbon dioxide; carboxytherapy; localized lipolysis