The assessment of the impact of carboxytherapy and selected chemical peels on cosmetic defects and signs of aging of skin around eyes

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess changes in skin elasticity and other skin defects related to the aging of skin around eyes following the use of combination treatment carboxytherapy and chemical peels (ferulic acid combined with ascorbic acid, lactobionic acid). Material and methods: A total of 39 Caucasian patients were subjected to a series of five combination carboxytherapy and chemical peels treatments at weekly intervals. The Cutometer device was used to objectively measure skin elasticity. The assessment was supplemented by photographic documentation. Results: A statistically significant improvement in skin elasticity assessed on the basis of R2 and R7 parameters (p < .0001, p = .001, respectively) was demonstrated after a series of five sessions of carboxytherapy combined with chemical peels. The improvement in the R2 parameter was observed in 82.1%, while R7 in 76.9% of study participants. It observed that the number of participants who benefited from treatment with ferulic acid and ascorbic acid was statistically higher compared with the second group (p = .036). Improved R2 values were reported in 100% of participants undergoing carboxytherapy combined with ferulic and ascorbic acid. Conclusion: Carboxytherapy in combination with chemical peels improved skin elasticity and can be used to reduce other skin defects.