What Does Carboxytherapy Treat?

Carboxytherapy is used mainly for cellulite and stretch marks, with the aim of improving the appearance and texture of treated skin. It involves delivering medical carbon dioxide beneath the skin through a small needle. The procedure is cosmetic and does not remove the underlying causes of cellulite or prevent new stretch marks.

The injected gas can temporarily expand local tissue and change blood flow in the treatment area. Practitioners may consider it for dimpling associated with Cellulite or lines associated with Stretch Marks. Results vary with the skin concern, its location, and the treatment plan, and the changes may be subtle or incomplete.

Ask a qualified medical practitioner to confirm the concern being treated and explain expected changes, alternatives, and aftercare. Share your medicines, allergies, pregnancy status, circulation problems, and any history of poor wound healing. Follow instructions about cleansing the area and avoid applying unapproved products to recently treated skin.

Mild pressure, temporary swelling, or bruising can occur after injections. Contact the treating clinic if pain is worsening, redness spreads, the area becomes hot, or drainage develops. Seek urgent care for breathing difficulty, facial swelling, fainting, severe pain, or rapidly worsening skin changes.

Ask which concern the treatment is intended to improve, how many appointments may be considered, and when to judge the result. Ask what side effects are expected, who should avoid the procedure, and what alternatives may suit your skin.