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Sustainability and Procedural Dermatology
Fatima Ali1, Sue Ann Chan2, Viktoria Eleftheriadou3
1Department of Dermatology, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK; British Association of Dermatologists Sustainability Subcommittee, London, UK; British Society for Dermatological Surgery Sustainability Subcommittee, London, UK.
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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