Sustainability and procedural dermatology.
Abstract
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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Date
2025-10-08
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Article
Subject
Dermatology
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Citation
Ali F, Chan SA, Eleftheriadou V, Wernham AG, Abbott RA, Tso S. Sustainability and Procedural Dermatology. Dermatol Clin. 2026 Jan;44(1):145-155. doi: 10.1016/j.det.2025.08.013. Epub 2025 Oct 8. PMID: 41207771.
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Dermatologic clinics
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Elsevier