Carbon Dioxide injections
Carboxytherapy is a mesotherapy like non-surgical procedure used to infuse CO2 gas below the skin (sub-cutaneous or intradermic) through a thin 30G mesotherapy needle. Treatments are quick, comfortable, effective with no down time. CO2 gas stimulates blood flow with several consequences: skin elasticity improvement, peau d’orange cellulite reduction, localized fat reduction and collagen production stimulation. Carboxytherapy is a good alternative to liposuction for person who are not willing to go through anesthesia and surgical operations.
Carboxytherapy has now become a good anti-aging treatment for cellulite of all grades, for wrinkles reduction, stretch marks. Carboxytherapy is a FDA approved treatment.
Carboxytherapy works in two different ways: it first fragilizes fat cells with a pressure traumatism, then, in second, CO2 leads to flood vassels dilation in the area where the gas is injected. This reaction to carbon dioxide injection gives a better oxygenation of skin layers with increased lipolysis capabilities. The end result is fewer fat cells and skin tightening.
Carboxytherapy has been used for over 70 years in Europe where it was discovered (France, Royat). The procedure was widely used to treat ischemic vascular diseases because of the vasodilation properties of CO2. No major side effect has ever been reported during this period. Carboxytherapy aesthetic usage has been introduced by italian doctors in the 2000ies . Aesthetic CO2 procedures are now widely used in north and south america as in Europe too. The most common co2 treatments are:
- Cellulite reduction
- Localized fat & weight reduction with or without liposuction
- Liposuction complementary solution to clear pending irregularities.
- Arterial diseases associated with diabetes
- Skin ulcers
- Some erection problems due to vascular disorders
- Stretck marks
- Acné scars & Skin laxity (arms, chest, …)
- Wrinkles reduction
How many carboxy sessions are necessary?
The number of sessions differs and are related to the kind of performed treatment. Localized fat reduction typically requires from 8 to 10 sessions for an optimal result. Sessions should be renewed eash 1 or 2 weeks. Several yearly sessions are necessary to maintain results.
For cellulite and peau d’orange, from 6 to 10 sessions are also required for optimum results.They should be renewed each each one or two weeks. Results may be optimized with cellu-m6 or velasmooth massages.
Treatments for stretch marks and wrinkles will require from 4 to 6 sessions repeated each month
Is CO2 toxic ?
Carbon dioxide is non toxic. Carbon dioxide is naturally produced by the cells in our bodies every day. It is a product of normal metabolism, where it is transported in the blood and exhaled.
What are the side effects of Carboxytherapy ?
Side effects are minimal and resolve very quickly, and include mild pain at the injection site, a crackling sensation of the skin, and possible bruising of the tissues, which did not leave any lasting esthetic effects, and all of which are self limiting.
Are There any Precautions After Any co2 Session ?
Avoid emerging in cold water for 4 hours after the treatment such as baths, swimming,