Carboxytherapy: reviews. Cosmetic procedures for face

Carboxytherapy is a facial cosmetic procedure that is an intracutaneous or subcutaneous injection of gaseous carbon dioxide (CO ₂ ) for therapeutic purposes. Carboxytherapy has its history since the beginning of the 20th century. Later, carbon dioxide therapy was used in South America and Europe to treat stretch marks, cellulite and scars. Fundamental researches of scientists from different countries showed that carboxytherapy significantly increases the elasticity of the skin, improves blood circulation, stimulates collagen synthesis, almost completely smoothes shallow wrinkles and destroys local fatty deposits. Cosmetic procedures based on carboxytherapy are absolutely harmless.

Mechanism of action of carboxytherapy

Scientists have proved that carbon dioxide is a kind of signaling of poor blood circulation in the body. Absolutely all cells of the body (neurons, hepatocytes, cardiomyocytes, epithelial cells, etc.), irrespective of the functions they perform, release carbon dioxide as a product of vital activity. Thus, we breathe in the air, the gas exchange takes place in the lungs: red blood cells "exchange" carbon dioxide molecules for oxygen molecules and carry them to all organs and tissues, from which carbonic acid is then taken. The process is cyclical and repeated with each breath-exhalation. When blood cells are exposed to high concentrations of carbon dioxide, the gas exchange process is markedly intensified. In a sense, by introducing small amounts of carbon dioxide into the skin or under it, we increase the intensity of blood circulation in this area by deception. And it's no secret to anyone that the main reason for the formation of cellulite, stretch marks, dark circles under the eyes is insufficient circulation of blood in tissues.

Stretch marks and carboxytherapy. Reviews, opinions of specialists

Stretch marks are wide linear bands of discolored or wrinkled skin. Women striae appear much more often than men. So, the appearance of stretch marks 90% of pregnant women. Researches of scientists have shown that striae are a special form of scar tissue, which is formed as a result of damage (breaks) of collagen and elastin fibers. There are two types of stretch marks: newly formed (they are bright red or pink) and old (white). Both types of striae are very poorly amenable to treatment by any methods of correction. Neither popular therapy with retinoids, nor microdermabrasion, nor laser skin resurfacing has a significant effect. In addition, laser therapy is unsafe for people with swarthy skin or a predisposition to oncological diseases. In turn, invasive and non-invasive carboxytherapy is the only available, effective and safe (for all skin types) by treating new and old stretch marks by restoring collagen fibers. Carboxytherapy, whose reviews are positive in 98% of cases, stimulates the synthesis of new collagen and thickens the skin a little, which significantly improves the appearance of stretch marks, making them almost invisible.

Cellulite and Carboxytherapy

More than 95% of mature women notice the presence of cellulite, which is directly related to the level of female sex hormones - estrogens. The mechanism of its formation is as follows: with age, the amount of collagen fibers in the connective tissue is markedly reduced, the subcutaneous fat cells "migrate" to the upper layers, forming dimples and convexes called cellulite. Women at all times tried to fight this phenomenon with the help of various cosmetic procedures, such as applying special creams, lymphatic drainage massage, etc. But they all gave an insignificant and always temporary result, since they did not eliminate the root cause - the disturbed blood circulation and damage to collagen fibers. Carboxytherapy was originally used by Brazilians for aesthetic purposes - with the help of it, doctors "molded" residual fat deposits above the knees after liposuction. Histological studies have shown that fat cells self-destruct under the influence of carbon dioxide, while the remaining structures of the skin and nervous tissue remain unscathed. Reviews of women about carboxytherapy in the treatment of cellulite show that in order to achieve maximum results it is necessary to repeat the course of procedures with a frequency of once every few months.

Carboxytherapy for the treatment of dark circles under the eyes

The formation of dark circles under the eyes can be due to several reasons: age-related skin pigmentation, deformation of the nasolacrimal canal, but most often it is due to poor circulation of blood in the lower eyelid. Dr. Zdainak developed and conducted the first studies on the use of carboxytherapy for rejuvenating the skin around the eyes. So, it was found that the introduction of a small amount of carbon dioxide under the skin of the lower eyelid significantly reduces the area and brightens the pigmentation of circles under the eyes. Such procedures for the face take only 5 minutes. In addition, they are almost painless and safe. In addition, it is effective in treating dark circles and non-injection carboxytherapy, reviews of which only confirm this fact. A series of 2-6 remote treatments per week is all that is required for an excellent result.

Types of Carboxytherapy

Depending on the method of using carbon dioxide, there are two types of carboxytherapy - invasive and non-invasive carboxytherapy. Reviews of both procedures indicate a high degree of their effectiveness in cosmetology and medicine. In the case of an invasive procedure, carbon dioxide is injected subcutaneously or intradermally with a special thin needle. But many women are afraid of painful sensations. In such cases non-invasive carboxytherapy is used. But it should be borne in mind that injecting carbon dioxide gives much faster results.

Non-invasive (non-injection) carboxytherapy

This type of carboxytherapy is less effective, but is in great demand due to its painlessness. The procedure goes without using needles and other intimidating tools, only a special mask is used. Carboxytherapy is carried out by passive gas exchange between carbon dioxide and the surface of the skin. Non-injection carboxytherapy, which is also positive, reviews require more procedures to achieve the same result as the invasive one.

Invasive carboxytherapy

Invasive carboxytherapy is associated with the introduction of carbon dioxide with a needle under or inside the skin. As mentioned above, the invasive procedure is more effective than non-injection carboxytherapy. The patients' reviews repeatedly confirm this fact, but still the women's fears are insurmountable. In fact, not everything is as terrible as it draws a wild imagination. Carbon dioxide is in a special tank. On a sterile tube, it is fed to a filter with a microscopic needle at its end. In this case, the painfulness of the procedure is a myth. In the most sensitive places (for example, eyelids), experts apply a special cream or anesthetic spray on the skin, causing a slight numbness. When treating the skin of the eyelids for 10-15 minutes, redness and slight swelling are observed. Treatment of scars and stretch marks is completely painless, since such a skin is characterized by a lower sensitivity. Some time after the procedure, there may be a slight tingling and itching. When correcting fatty deposits and cellulite, there is a feeling of compression of tissues in this place. Regardless of the area of the procedure within 24 hours after it, you will feel heat and, possibly, a slight tingling as a result of intensification of blood circulation and metabolic processes.

Indication for Carboxytherapy

Given the high efficiency and absolute safety of the procedure, it can be recommended in the following cases:

• Cellulite.
• Stretching.
• Pigmentation, flabbiness of the skin, wrinkles.
• Oxygen deficiency.
• Varicose veins.

In addition, the carboxytherapy, a photo of which demonstrates its high efficacy, can be shown as an accompanying procedure for mesotherapy or biorevitalization.

Contraindications for the Carrying out of Carboxytherapy

Given the excellent results, carboxytherapy has gained high popularity among the population. However, a number of contraindications should be considered:

• Pregnancy and lactation.
• Epilepsy.
• Strokes and heart attacks.
• Renal insufficiency.
• Hypertension.
• Thrombophlebitis.
• Diseases of the liver.

Side effects and risks in the procedure of carboxytherapy

Given the fact that historically injecting carbon dioxide has been used for many years in endoscopic abdominal surgery, this procedure is absolutely safe. The only side effect of carboxytherapy may be the formation of small bruises at the injection site. And in the case of non-invasive carboxytherapy, there are no side effects at all.

Duration and number of procedures

The duration of the procedures varies depending on your problem and the area of the skin where the therapy is performed. So, facial procedures last less than treating cellulite or stretch marks. On average, each session takes from 15 to 30 minutes. As for the number of procedures, this indicator also depends heavily on the degree of your problem and the individual characteristics of the organism. Usually, 6 to 12 sessions are required, which take 1-2 weeks.

The cost and feedback about carboxytherapy

Carboxytherapy, the prices of which are relatively low, successfully competes with other cosmetic procedures and is offered both in clinics and beauty salons. The cost of the procedure depends on two main factors: the number of sessions and the size of the surface to be treated. So, the average price of one session (in Moscow) is 2-3 thousand rubles for an area of 200 cm ² . Thus, one session of correction of dark circles under the eyes will cost you 1-2 thousand rubles, and one procedure for treating cellulite or stretch marks on the abdomen and hips will cost about 5-6 thousand rubles. Not only does the patient's feedback prove how effective the therapy is. Photos before and after the procedures clearly demonstrate that it is worth the money and time. And taking into account the fact that the same laser correction costs several times more and has a number of contraindications and side effects, there is no doubt that it is the carboxytherapy that is the priority in choosing cosmetology procedures.

As for efficiency, the absolute majority of women emphasize that the effect of the procedure is really stunning, but only if it is systematic and regular. Otherwise, you will only get a short-term result. The maximum effect, according to the patients, has injectable carboxytherapy in the treatment of dark circles under the eyes and superficial wrinkles.

High efficiency, reasonable price, safety and painlessness (non-invasive carboxytherapy), reviews of satisfied patients result in the leadership of the carboxytherapy in the market of corrective cosmetology services.