Carboxytherapy is one of the oldest cosmetology procedures applicable in various indications. It can be applied to improve the appearance of virtually the entire body: reduce cellulite, support the therapy of stretch marks or scars removal, improve blood supply to the skin and thus its condition, or support wounds which are difficult to heal.
Carboxytherapy involves the injection of carbon dioxide (the same as in the air, the same we breathe out) directly under the skin. The procedure uses certified carbon dioxide, commonly used in laparoscopic surgery. Immediately after injection, the gas spreads evenly in the tissue, causes blood vessels to expand, and increases blood flow. This is because the high concentration of carbon dioxide activates a number of local physiological mechanisms seeking to eliminate it quickly. Regular, frequent administration of carbon dioxide increases the production of VEGF growth factor, thanks to which a new network of blood vessels forms under the skin, permanently improving the blood supply to this area, and thus its nutrition and oxygenation.
During the procedure, the patient feels a little pain and a “spreading sensation” under the skin. Carboxytherapy treatment can not only be felt, but also seen -thin lines and small protrusions mark the places where the gas moves underthe skin.
The effects of carboxytherapy
- cellulite reduction
- increase in skin elasticity
- reduction of shadows under the eyes
- stretch marks reduction
- reduction of hair loss, alopecia
Indications
- cellulite
- alopecia
- excessive hair loss
- lack of skin elasticity
- reduction of dark circles under the eyes, stretch marks and hard-to-heal wounds
Contraindications
- pregnancy
- serious heart disease
- extreme renal failure, dialysis
- advanced COPD
- uncontrolled blood pressure
- epilepsy
- decompensated diabetes
- cancer, chemotherapy
- poikilodermia
- healing disorder, connective tissue diseases
- blood coagulation disordersviral, bacterial, fungal skin infections
- active skin lesions (e.g. psoriasis, lichen planus, seborrheic dermatitis)
- local skin allergies
- tendencies to create hypertrophic scars
Frequency and number of treatments
A series of 10 or more procedures performed 1-2 times a week is recommended, depending on the problem.
Advantages of the procedure
- the highest effectiveness of the available methods in reducing cellulite
- safe method if performed by an experienced specialist
Pre-treatment recommendations
- do not take medicines reducing blood clotting, suchas acetylsalicylic acid 7 days before
Post-treatment recommendations
- carboxytherapy does not require the implementation of any special post-operative protocols
Expected postoperative symptoms
- temporary pain at the application site caused by increased pressure
- temporary erythema at the application site
- feeling of warmth (vasodilatation)
- temporary bloating
- bruises
Undesirable postoperative symptoms
- skin infections
- swelling of e.g. eyelids
Recommended complementary treatments
- Robolex
- injection lipolysis
- needle mesotherapy
- platelet rich plasma
Duration of the procedure
