Carboxytherapy is the injection of carbon dioxide gas underneath the skin.
This treatment is used to reducecellulite, stretch marks, anddark circles under the eyes.
It can also be used as part of treatment for wound healing.
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This article discusses the benefits, side effects, and results that can be achieved from carboxytherapy.
You’ll also learn what to expect during a treatment session.
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What Are the Benefits of Carboxytherapy?
Injecting carbon dioxide into these areas decreases the number of fat cells and causes the skin to tighten.
Carboxytherapy is often used along withliposuctionfor body contouring (removing excess skin and fat from the body).
Carboxytherapy can also reduce the appearance of stretch marks.
What Are the Side Effects of Carboxytherapy?
Carboxytherapy is a painless treatment with minimal or no side effects.
You might feel “pressure” as the gas is injected under your skin.
This can last for up to 24 hours after treatment.
Treatment time ranges depending on the area being treated.
Sessions typically range from 15 to 45 minutes and are performed once or twice weekly.
Contraindications for Carboxytherapy
Carboxytherapy isn’t safe for everyone.
Results from carboxytherapy treatments aren’t immediate and they won’t last forever.
For conditions like alopecia or wound healing, it can take 15 to 30 sessions to show positive changes.
Carboxytherapy treatments must be repeated every three to six months to maintain your results.
Carboxytherapy is a relatively safe procedure with minimal side effects.
However, multiple treatments are needed for significant results.
Improvements are temporary, and treatment needs to be repeated every three to six months to maintain results.
Consult a skin care professional to see if you are a good candidate for carboxytherapy.
Yes, carboxytherapy can destroy fat cells.
The cost of carboxytherapy treatments varies by location and the area being treated.
In general, sessions can range from $100 to several hundred dollars.
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