What is carboxytherapy?

Carboxytherapy is a treatment for cellulite, stretch marks, and dark under-eye circles. This type of treatment began in France in the 1930s.

This treatment can be applied to the eyelids, neck, face, arms, buttocks, abdomen, and legs.

This treatment involves the injection of carbon dioxide, a natural gas present in the body.

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Comfort Level of Carboxytherapy

This is a quick, 15 to 30-minute procedure performed on an outpatient basis.

After cellulite or fat reduction treatment, you can immediately return to your normal routine. The only activities you cannot do for 24 hours are swimming and bathing in a tub.

Cost of Carboxytherapy

Most people need 7 to 10 sessions.

The cost per session in America is approximately between $75 and $200. But don’t worry, at Dr. Maryam Aghaei’s office, this treatment costs only 300,000 to 600,000 Tomans per session. Please use the link below to book an appointment.

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What is Carboxytherapy?

Carboxytherapy is used to treat cellulite, dark under-eye circles, and stretch marks. People who undergo this method show significant improvement in the following areas:

• Blood circulation
• Skin elasticity
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• It also helps repair collagen and eliminate fat deposits.

Furthermore, it can help reduce under-eye circles by increasing blood flow to the eyelid. Some doctors have also used this therapy to treat erectile dysfunction, acute arthritis, Raynaud’s syndrome, and alopecia caused by poor circulation.

For fat and cellulite reduction, this method is often preferred over more invasive and riskier procedures like liposuction.

Carboxytherapy can be used on the following areas:

• Face
• Eyelids
• Neck
• Abdomen
• Arms
• Legs
• Buttocks
• Bikini area
• Underarms
• Vaginal area

Effectiveness

Researchers in a 2016 study found that carboxytherapy reduced grade III cellulite to grade II.

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How is Carboxytherapy Performed?

The specifics of this procedure vary based on the body part being treated. However, the general process is mostly the same.

A tank of carbon dioxide gas is connected to a flow regulator with a plastic tube. The doctor carefully adjusts the gas flow rate from the tank.

The gas is released through the flow regulator into sterile tubes that have a filter at the end.

The filter catches any impurities before they reach the body. The gas then passes through a very small needle on the opposite end of the filter. The doctor injects the gas under the skin via the needle.

The procedure is almost completely painless. Some doctors apply a numbing cream to the injection site before inserting the needle. Despite the lack of pain, some people report a strange sensation shortly afterward.

Carboxytherapy is an outpatient procedure and usually takes only 15 to 30 minutes to complete.

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What should be done before Carboxytherapy?

There is no specific preparation before the procedure, although your doctor may have specific instructions depending on your condition.

How does Carboxytherapy treat?

How is circulation treated with carboxy?

Poor circulation is partly responsible for causing cellulite, stretch marks, and dark under-eye circles. The body’s cells release carbon dioxide as waste. Red blood cells pick up the oxygen you inhale and carry it to the tissues, then absorb carbon dioxide. Ultimately, the carbon dioxide is exhaled by the lungs.

The specialist doctor increases blood circulation in a specific area by injecting carbon dioxide, causing a rush of red blood cells to that area.

When the blood cells reach the target area, they increase circulation. This works to repair skin elasticity and, in the case of under-eye circles, changes the pigmentation back to its original, healthy state.

How are stretch marks on the body treated with carboxy?

The stretch marks you see on your body are tears in the dermal collagen. Carboxytherapy creates new collagen that thickens the skin and improves its appearance.

How is cellulite treated?

Carbon dioxide gas can also be injected into fat cells, causing them to rupture and be eliminated by the body. Cellulite occurs when subcutaneous fat pushes through the skin. Numerous reputable studies and research have shown that carboxytherapy is safe and effective when used to treat cellulite.

How are dark under-eye circles treated with carboxy?

Dark under-eye circles are often caused by poor circulation, which leads to vascular pooling. Injecting gas under the eyelid reduces this bluish pooling and replaces it with a rosy color.

Is alopecia (hair loss) also treated with carboxy?

Yes, alopecia (hair loss) caused by poor circulation can also be treated with carboxytherapy.

What are the side effects of Carboxytherapy?

Carboxytherapy is a relatively safe procedure with almost no side effects. Individuals may experience bruising at the injection site, especially on the arms and legs. This bruising should resolve within a week.

People who undergo the fat reduction or cellulite procedure should also not immerse themselves in water for 24 hours, including swimming or using a bathtub.

What to expect after carboxy?

When carboxytherapy is used to treat stretch marks and scars, it is relatively painless. This is because scar tissue has no nerves. You might feel an itching sensation, as the stretch marks expand during the procedure. The itching should subside within 5 minutes.

People who use carboxytherapy for cellulite and fat deposits may feel pressure during the injection, similar to the feeling experienced during a blood pressure test. This is caused by the expansion of the gas.

The treated areas will feel warm and tingly for up to 24 hours after the treatment as the carbon dioxide gas does its work and circulation improves. However, you should be able to carry out your normal routine after the procedure is over.