What is carboxytherapy?

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Carboxytherapy consists of the injection of carbon dioxide in its gaseous state under the skin.

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Where is it born?

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The use of Co2 dates back to 1930 in the thermal waters of Royat, France for medicinal uses, such as ulcers, psoriasis and varicose veins among others.

 

What are the uses of carboxytherapy?

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- Cellulite.
- Skin flaccidity.
- Diminution of measures.
- Eye contour rejuvenation.
- Stretch marks.
- In other ailments that are not aesthetic.

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How is it applied?

With a specialized device helps to expel the gas through a small tube that is connected to a needle of the finest (insulin needle), through the application of these needles with a slight sting per area injected gas under the skin, if the gas is cold can be painful, it is better when applied with a special device that heats the gas, this way it is much less annoying for the patient.

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How does it work in my body?

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Once the gas is applied, different processes begin that help improve blood circulation, tissue oxygenation, lymphatic drainage, adipose tissue reduction, as well as collagen and elastin production. This is why it gives results for cellulite, helping the elimination of toxins through lymphatic drainage, also helps to improve the appearance of the skin that usually becomes gray, by poor blood circulation in that area.
As for the reduction of measures, it helps to undo the fat deposits, managing to "remove" it so that it is easier to eliminate. By promoting the production of collagen and elastin, skin flaccidity improves dramatically in a few weeks of treatment.
 

Speaking of stretch marks, we know that they are scars on the skin and nothing removes them to 100% in addition to surgical removal, however there are very encouraging studies regarding their treatment with carboxitherapy, as it promotes oxygenation of tissues, improves the quality of healthy skin around the stretch marks as well as promoting the production of collagen and elastin, so stretch marks can visibly improve!

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What side effects can it have?

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Carboxytherapy has been used for more than 70 years with a wide range of safety even in paediatric and elderly patients, healthy and sick patients. It is a sterile gas, which is part of our body, therefore there are no data on adverse reactions to it. The only reactions that may occur are momentary, such as slight tingling or sensation of heat waves at the site of application, some patients report feeling of heaviness in arms or legs, this will happen in a few minutes, in addition there may be a small bruise at the site of application of the needle, which will disappear in a few days without aesthetic or functional damage. 

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What are the contraindications?

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The only contraindication is pregnancy, simply because pregnant women do not require any type of treatment not specific to their condition.

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How many sessions are needed?

It depends on the condition to be treated, for example:

- Cellulite: 15 to 20 sessions.
- Skin flaccidity. 10 sessions.
- Reduction of measures: 15 to 20 sessions.
- Stretch marks: 15 to 20 sessions.

2 to 3 sessions per week, and constancy is very important. It is also recommended good nutrition and avoid bad habits that exacerbate unsightly conditions, such as eating too much fat or excess carbohydrates, as well as sedentary lifestyle, smoking and drinking alcohol. In addition for better results is recommended to combine with other therapies such as mesotherapy, ultrasound and body.

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What other uses does it have?

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It is used to help heal burns, varicose ulcers, diabetic foot, is helpful in the syndrome of Reynaud and psoriasis with incredible results as it shortens the recovery process. In conclusion, carboxytherapy is highly effective in aesthetic medicine procedures, in addition to the safety of its application, which is guaranteed by more than 70 years of experience and studies.

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