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Carboxytherapy Therapy is the new, simple and proven technique that can dramatically improve the appearance of cellulite by improving local tissue metabolism and perfusion. Treatments are rapid, comfortable and effective for a high percentage of patients.
It is a non surgical method. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is infiltrated into the subcutaneous tissue through a tiny 30G needle (0.3mm in diameter). From the injection point, the carbon dioxide diffuses easily into adjacent tissues.
Carboxytherapy Therapy works in two complimentary ways. Firstly, and quite simply carbon dioxide mechanically kills fat cells. Secondly, it also has a strong vasodilatory effect (causes dilation of blood vessels) on the capillaries in the area. Wider vessels mean bigger and stronger blood flow to the area, which means more oxygen. The increase in oxygen is important because it eliminates the built up fluid from between the cells. The end result is fewer fat cells and firmer subcutaneous tissue.
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Fig. 4. Patient 1. Histological appearance of the dermis before CO2 treatment. |
Fig. 5. Patient 1. After CO2 treatment, thickening of the dermis and rearrangement of collagenous fibers is shown. |
No. Some patients can experience a light tingling sensation near the injection site. It disappears within a matter of seconds. As a result of the increased circulation, the area surrounding the injection site may feel warmer for 10 to 20 minutes.
Avoid emerging in water for 4 hours after the treatment such as baths, swimming, or saunas.
Between 15 and 20 sessions are necessary to eliminate cellulite. Ideally they should be carried out every other day, although sometimes two or even one session per week will be enough. This will depend on the extent of your cellulite. Each session lasts between 10 to 15 minutes.
After the 5th session you will see that your skin looks noticeably healthier. Around the 8-10 session mark, you will appreciate that your subcutaneous tissue is firmer. Before the treatment program ends you will have firmer, cellulite free skin.
This depends entirely on you. If you choose to follow a healthy diet complemented by regular exercise, the cellulite can stay away for years. If you tend to succumb to culinary temptations and never quite find the time for that 10km run, the cellulite will return much quicker. On average, it'll be 5 to 6 months before you see it starting to creep back in. It's best to nip it in the bud at this stage. If you're vigilant, 3 to 5 sessions will get you back to smooth firm skin.
No. Carbon dioxide is naturally produced by the cells in our bodies every day of our life. It is a by product of metabolism. It is transported in the blood and exhaled through the lungs. In a study done published in the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal, no important side effects were linked to CO2 treatment. The study found that CO2 therapy is a safe therapy with no relevant side effects. Because of its lipolytic properties and positive effect on skin elasticity, CO2 therapy could play a useful role as a complement to Mesotherapy anti-cellulite therapy and surgical liposuction for the treatment of persistent skin irregularity.
Combining carboxytherapy treatments with mesotherapy offers greater results, especially for patients with “stubborn pockets of fat”
“Treatments such as carboxytherapy and mesotherapy are popular with women nowadays because they provide another option for them to treat their cellulite. However, long term results can only be maintained by a healthy diet and regular exercise,” he stressed.
Though popular, carboxytherapy is clearly still not a substitute for a healthy lifestyle. For those who think they have found a permanent cure for cellulite, think again.
“If you choose to follow a healthy diet complemented by regular exercise, the cellulite can stay away for years after these cellulite treatments. If you tend to overeat and never quite find the time for that hour in the gym, the cellulite will return much quicker. On average, it'll be 5 to 6 months before you see it starting to creep back in though,”
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