How does the carboxytherapy works?

Carbon dioxide is an odourless and colourless gas, which, when injected subcutaneously, diffuses at the cutaneous microcirculatory level. As a result, the body will attempt to correct what it considers an imbalance of oxygen/ carbon dioxide levels, increasing blood flow to supply oxygen and nutrients to the skin and vessels. This ultimately improves the appearance of the skin.

Studies have demonstrated that carboxytherapy improves skin elasticity, circulation and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, aids collagen repair, and destroys localised fatty deposits.

Carbon dioxide therapy is a simple and cost-effective technique with minimal side-effects.

Are these shots given under anesthesia?

In order to make the area numb, topical anesthesia & ice are ideally used and injections may consist of local anesthesia.

What are the applications of carboxytherapy?

• Orbital area
• Dark circles
• Wrinkles
• Crow feet
• Cellulite
• Stretch marks
• Localised fat pads

What are the advantages of carboxytherapy?

• FDA approved
• Improvement in elasticity of the skin
• Restoration of color and laxity in the skin
• Reduction in fat and cellulite
• No side effects

Is it painful?

No. Some patients can experience a light tingling sensation near the injection site. It disappears within a matter of seconds. As a result of the increased circulation, the area surrounding the injection site may feel warmer for 10 to 20 minutes.

Contraindications

Severe ischemic heart disease, acute embolism, thrombophlebitis and phlebothrombosis, gangrene, renal failure, untreated high blood pressure, stroke, pregnancy, lactation, severe adiposity (after body contouring), acute infectious disease, fever, and blood clotting.