Carboxytherapy is a non-invasive therapeutic method involving the transcutaneous or subcutaneous administration of carbon dioxide (CO2), which stimulates microcirculation, neoangiogenesis, and collagen production. This narrative review summarizes the...
In recent years, the use of the ketogenic diet as a proper nutritional treatment for lipedema has been hypothesized in the literature. This is the first clinical study evaluating the ketogenic diet and carboxytherapy in lipedema patients. In the pres...
Carboxytherapy is a promising treatment modality with multidirectional effects on the skin; yet, its impact on hydration and viscoelasticity in the delicate periorbital area requires further exploration. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of ca...
Promoting rapid healing is a concern in skin wound treatment, as the increased pain and the loss of functional ability when wounds become chronic create a complex problem to manage. This scoping review aimed to explore the literature and synthesize e...
Aim: Diabetic symmetrical peripheral neuropathy is a common complication of diabetes mellitus. Patients treated with transcutaneous CO2 application for chronic wounds reported an improvement in peripheral sensations. This study aimed to evaluate the...
Although rehabilitation medicine emphasizes a holistic health approach, there is still a large gap of knowledge about potential interventions aimed at improving overall wellbeing through cosmetic interventions. Therefore, this narrative review invest...
The Brazilian market holds the second position globally in the beauty sector, poised to surpass the USD 50 billion mark in the upcoming years. Aesthetic procedures encompass a spectrum, ranging from non-invasive ones, such as drainage, radiofrequency...
Adipocytes accumulate triacylglycerols as an energy store, thereby causing an increase in the adipose tissue volume. Weight gain can be prevented through damage to the adipocyte structure or an increase in the body’s metabolic rate. Commonly us...