Carboxy Therapy - Gas into the Skin?
Gas into the skin? And CO2, too? Yes, exactly! Carboxytherapy is a revolutionary method in the fight against wrinkles and skin aging. It is a minimally invasive procedure in aesthetic medicine where CO2 is injected into the skin or subcutaneous tissue.
This utilizes the body's natural reaction to CO2. The body reacts immediately to restore balance by transporting CO2 away and delivering oxygen.
This causes blood vessels to dilate and stimulates blood circulation.
In addition to oxygen, growth factors and other important blood components are transported to the treated areas.
Through regular stimulation of excess CO2 in the tissue during carboxytherapy, the formation of fine blood vessels can be stimulated, leading to long-term anti-aging effects by stimulating the body's natural supply to the desired area.
Isn't that dangerous?
This is a frequently asked question that can be answered clearly and reliably. No, carboxytherapy is not dangerous.
The swelling caused by the CO2 injection subsides immediately after treatment.
Normally, the swelling is significantly reduced after 15 minutes and completely gone after 30 minutes at the latest.
In rare cases, minor swelling may persist, but it is not detrimental to the therapy and resolves within a few days.
Since the injection is performed with a small 4mm needle directly into the skin (intradermal), it can be assumed that the CO2 and the resulting pressure act precisely at the desired site of action.
There is a group of people for whom we do not recommend carboxytherapy.
These include individuals with disorders of the O2/CO2 balance, such as bronchial asthma or COPD.
Those who want to intensely moisturize their skin often opt for a Profhilo treatment.
During pregnancy, we also advise against CO2 injections. Otherwise, carboxytherapy is straightforward and easy to integrate into daily life.
How often should I repeat carboxytherapy?
Recommendations for frequency vary depending on the treatment area and desired effect.
The eye area can illustrate this well. There are dark under-eye circles on the one hand, and wrinkles in the outer corner of the eye on the other.
For the treatment of under-eye circles and a visibly fresher eye area, many patients are also interested in Lumi Eyes (Polynucleotides).
Lightening of under-eye circles often occurs after about four treatments. Wrinkles are a bit more stubborn.
Here, the desired effect appears after about 8-10 treatments.
However, progress and effect can be observed during the sessions, and if the effect appears early, the plan can be adjusted.
Similar regenerative approaches are also pursued by Polynucleotides (Salmon DNA), which can support skin renewal and collagen formation.
When can I repeat carboxytherapy?
As mentioned, carboxytherapy can be repeated frequently and should also be repeated in certain cases to promote the long-term formation of small blood vessels supplying the skin.
For improving skin quality, skin boosters are also frequently used.
It is recommended to maintain a two-week interval between sessions to give the body, or more precisely the treated area, sufficient time to react and regenerate.
Can carboxytherapy also be used in other areas?
In fact, CO2 can be used not only in the eye area to stimulate collagen production and microcirculation, but also in other facial areas.
In addition to the "crow's feet" (periorbital wrinkles), laugh lines or forehead wrinkles can also be treated.
Furthermore, the double chin and the associated cheek contour offer additional potential areas.
For facial contouring, many patients are also interested in a fat-dissolving injection for cheeks.
By increasing the injection depth, fat-reducing processes can also be activated, opening up further possibilities in some other body parts.
For stubborn fat deposits in the chin area, a fat-dissolving injection for the double chin is often also considered.
For example, the stimulation of lipolysis and lymphatic flow can be used for lipedema and cellulite.
For the treatment of localized fat deposits, Lemon Bottle treatments or a fat-dissolving injection are also frequently used in this context.
What should I consider after CO2 treatment?
Due to the rapid absorption of CO2 by the tissue, daily activities can be resumed shortly after treatment.
Nevertheless, strong sun exposure or sunbeds should be avoided for 48 hours.
Conclusion
Carboxytherapy is one of the versatile treatment options in modern aesthetic medicine.
Depending on the skin condition and treatment goal, it can be combined with other procedures such as skin boosters, Profhilo, polynucleotides, Lumi Eyes, Botox treatments or a fat-dissolving injection.
Which method is suitable for you depends on your individual needs and desired results. The team at MY HEALTH AND BEAUTY will be happy to advise you personally.