Sustainability and procedural dermatology
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Ali, Fatima
Chan, Sue Ann
Eleftheriadou, Viktoria
Wernham, Aaron G.
Abbott, Rachel A.
Tso, Simon
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2026
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The scope of procedural dermatology encompasses practices such as skin surgery, energy devices, medical and cosmetic injectables, and chemical peels performed with a wide range of dermatological and aesthetic indications. Procedural dermatology is a significant contributor to global carbon emissions with an estimated annual footprint of 2.76 million tons CO2e. This narrative review synthesizes current literature up to 2025 on sustainable lower carbon practices across procedural dermatology, drawing from guidelines and life cycle analyses.
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Dermatologic Clinics
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44
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1