Carboxy therapy is a cosmetic procedure which involves injecting carbon dioxide (CO2) gas into the skin and underlying tissue. It is a minimally invasive procedure usually used for various aesthetic and medical purposes, like improving skin appearance, fat reduction, and other health conditions. In this article we will discuss what carboxy therapy is and how it particularly helps rejuvenate your skin.

Working Of Carboxytherapy

The therapy works by increasing the amount of carbon dioxide in the treated area, thus stimulating blood flow and oxygen delivery.

• Blood vessels get dilated due to increased carbon dioxide, resulting in improved blood circulation.
• Skin elasticity and texture improvement are noticed due to increased collagen production as more oxygen and blood flow stimulate collagen synthesis.
• Increased CO2 disrupts fat cells (lipolysis) and helps eliminate fat through natural processes.

Carboxytherapy Application

• Aesthetic Application: Carboxytherapy has different aesthetic applications, such as reducing dark circles, smoothing out stretch marks and scars, improving the appearance of cellulite, tightening loose skin on various parts of the body, and reducing fat loss.
• Medical Application: It helps heal wounds faster, treat psoriasis and alleviate circulatory problems.

Skin Rejuvenation with Carboxy Therapy

• Increased Oxygenation: The injected CO2 triggers the body to increase blood flow in the treated area, resulting in the increased flow of oxygen and nutrients to the skin, improving vitality and health.
• Collagen Stimulation: The increased blood flow activates the fibroblasts, thus increasing collagen production, restoring skin’s elasticity, reducing wrinkles and firming up the skin.
• Cell Renewal Enhanced: Improved oxygenation increases cell turnover, leaving you more radiant and fresher skin.
• Toxins Reduction: By enhancing lymphatic drainage, toxins are removed, and puffiness is reduced.

Benefits of Carboxytherapy

• Tightens loose, sagging skin, particularly on the face, hands, and neck.
• Smooth out fine lines by increasing collagen production and softening the deep wrinkles with time.
• Increased circulation provides more oxygen, hence brightening and improving the skin tone.
• Minimises the dark circles, especially under the eye, caused by poor circulation.
• Skin texture improves, scars soften up, and stretch marks fade.
• By improving lymphatic drainage, puffiness is reduced around the eyes.

What Are The Advantages?

• It is a non-surgical and non-invasive procedure, unlike other procedures like facelifts.
• It is safe for all skin types, including darker skin, and there are no side effects, unlike lasers and chemical peels, which have a risk of pigmentation associated with them.
• The results are fast. Changes can be noticed only after 2-3 sessions, and complete results can be visible after 6-12 sessions.
• It is a customisable process that can be combined with other treatments, such as microneedling, PRP, or fillers.

What To Expect?

• The duration of each session lasts anywhere from 15-30 minutes.
• An individual may need 6-12 sessions spaced 1-2 weeks apart to get better results.
• After the therapy, you would need to take care of your skin by avoiding the sun for 48 hours. There is zero downtime, and you can resume daily activities immediately.

Conclusion

As explained above, Carboxy therapy is a great treatment for skin rejuvenation as it helps treat multiple skin issues, such as dark spots, sagging skin, loose skin, scars, etc. The skin looks radiant immediately, and long-term benefits include skin firmness and wrinkles starting to disappear. Proper skin care is required to maintain the results for the long term, and occasional maintenance treatments may also be needed.