carboxytherapy love

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  • noun A non-surgical cosmetic treatment that injects gaseous carbon dioxide below the skin, claimed to kill fat cells, stimulate blood flow, improve the skin's elasticity, and reduce the appearance of cellulite.

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  • "If she just had carboxytherapy -- which is a fringe procedure that is not FDA-approved -- it would be very difficult to understand why that would cause actual death," said Youn.

    Lead Stories from AOL 2009

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