Does carboxytherapy treat stretch marks?

Stretch marks are lines that develop when the skin stretches and its deeper support fibres change. They may begin red, purple, or darker than surrounding skin and later become lighter or silvery. Carboxytherapy delivers medical carbon dioxide through small injections. The resulting local tissue response may influence colour and texture, but the response differs between people.

Newer stretch marks may respond differently from older, pale marks, and treatment areas such as the abdomen, hips, thighs, breasts, or upper arms may have different skin characteristics. Several appointments may be suggested. Bruising, soreness, redness, swelling, and temporary sensitivity can occur.

Book a consultation with a qualified practitioner and show the marks you want addressed. Discuss when they appeared, whether they changed during pregnancy or weight change, your skin tone, scarring history, medicines, and any current skin irritation. Ask for a realistic description of possible improvement rather than expecting the lines to disappear.

Before treatment, follow instructions about products and sun exposure. Afterward, use only recommended skin care, protect the area from irritation, and allow the injection points to settle. Do not judge the final appearance while bruising or swelling is still present.

Tell the clinic if redness spreads, pain becomes stronger, swelling persists, or the area develops discharge or marked warmth. Get urgent help for trouble breathing, widespread swelling, severe weakness, or rapidly worsening symptoms after an injection-based procedure.

Ask whether the age and colour of your stretch marks make them suitable for this treatment, how progress will be reviewed, what downtime to expect, and what alternatives may fit your skin.