Facial carboxytherapy reviews by cosmetology doctors

Facial carboxytherapy reviews by cosmetology doctors

Ranking criteria

Expert feedback

5

User feedback

6

Security

7.5

Cost

1.7

Effectiveness

9.1

Pros

Improvement of the facial oval;

Stimulation of tissue repair and collagen production;

Improved metabolic processes throughout the body;

Gradual smoothing of skin breakouts (wrinkles).

Minuses

The cost of the procedure is high;

Risk of infection;

The need for multiple sessions.

5.9

Final assessment

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Key points

• Carboxytherapy is a procedure to rejuvenate skin cells by saturating them with carbon dioxide. Carboxytherapy can be used on the face, eyelids, neck, stomach, arms, legs and buttocks. The procedure is used to treat cellulite, dark circles under the eyes and stretch marks.
• Carboxytherapy comes in two varieties: injections and masks (in simple terms). Gas injections help against cellulite, improve skin condition, smooth out wrinkles and even cure certain diseases associated with pinched nerves in the back, spine and neck area.
• Masks can also help get rid of wrinkles, plus they moisturise your skin and improve your complexion.

Pros and cons of the carboxytherapy procedure

Opinions/feedback from cosmetologists

Garmatiy Irina Stanislavovna

Beauty therapist, dermatologist

For example, abdominal carboxytherapy is very popular with women who have recently given birth: sometimes the sport allows you to shape all parts of the body except the lower abs. Carbon dioxide stimulates metabolic processes, helps to tighten sagging skin, restore its elasticity and get rid of a little fat.

Anna Borisovna Ledeneva

Dermatovenerologist, trichologist, cosmetologist

The treatment works well with other beauty treatments (peels, moisturising and nourishing masks, apparatus rejuvenation), but there must be a pause between these types of intervention.

Minasyan Violetta

Cosmetologist

Carboxytherapy, especially invasive carboxytherapy, must be performed by a professional. A beautician will assess the condition of the skin, decide on the type and number of treatments required in your particular case and select the dosage of the active ingredient. In order to achieve a lasting effect, it is important to follow all the recommendations made by the specialist.

After the session, there may be redness of the skin and slight swelling, which will go away within a few days. If these symptoms persist for longer or increase in intensity, always consult a doctor. After the treatment, it is advisable to limit sun exposure and avoid sudden temperature fluctuations.

Papugin Andrey Vladimirovich

Dermatovenerologist, cosmetologist, trichologist, doctor of the highest category

In order for the carboxytherapy treatment to work and have a long-lasting effect, one session is not enough. Even if you see visible results after the first treatment, don't stop there. Make sure you have a full course of treatments to maintain the effect.

Denisova Anna Leonidovna

dermatologist, cosmetologist

When carbon dioxide is injected under the skin, the cells regenerate rapidly. Carbon dioxide has not only a rejuvenating effect but also a therapeutic effect. This is the reason why it is used not only for aesthetic restoration, but also for therapeutic purposes. Carbon dioxide promotes the breakdown of subcutaneous fat, which is why the technique is sometimes used for localised slimming or to give a spectacular relief.

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Q&A

Feedback from private users

Non-invasive carboxytherapy has divided my life into before and after.

Lady Ice

I am 28 years old and am the lucky owner of problem skin. Because of the deep black spots on my nose and chin, my skin micro-relief has always been uneven and fuzzy. But after the carboxytherapy, it has smoothed out considerably and the black spots are much less noticeable. A pleasant bonus was the deep moisturising of my skin: it was flooded with moisture, a healthy glow appeared, and I forgot about the constant flaking at all.

A course of carboxytherapy also smoothed out my complexion. The fact is that I have darker skin around my nasolabial folds, which created the visual effect of their presence. That problem has now been solved

Р. S. I am writing this review almost a year after 1 course of Carboxytherapy. I was very much afraid that the effect would be short-lived. But fortunately, even after a year, my face looks amazing. Of course, the black spots are a little more visible, but overall my skin is no longer back to its original awful state

Beauty shots and great pain relief for the back! The effect is there and lasts a long time 🙂

Danjka

I have constant pain in my lower back and often in my thoracic spine - between my shoulder blades. So I had carbon dioxide injections in my back along my entire spine. The procedure itself takes about 15 minutes and should be done at least 5 times, ideally 10 times. There is a cumulative effect here.

It's been a month now and the effect is still there! The woman outside the office said that the last time she had had the effect for five months. That's great. I hope so, too.

Prices

Prices for carboxytherapy can vary depending on the area and location of the injections.

Preparations

During a carboxytherapy session, carbon dioxide, rather than medication, is injected under the skin. It has a vasodilator effect and therefore promotes an immediate supply of oxygen to the skin cells. Patients notice a noticeable rejuvenating effect.

Before and after photos

Facial carboxytherapy reviews by cosmetology doctors

What problems can be treated with carboxytherapy

Correcting skin flabbiness and removing wrinkles

• The smoothness and elasticity of the skin depends on two factors - the content of hyaluronic acid in the tissue and the framework proteins collagen and elastin.
• Hyaluronic acid is an important component of the intercellular matrix. It is able to hold water molecules in excess of its own mass. This increases the visco-elastic properties of the dermis and makes it look moisturised, firm and fresh.
• The main elements of the fibrous dermis are collagen and elastin. Elastin fibres are mainly responsible for skin firmness, while collagen is responsible for resistance to age-related changes and durability.
• On average, the content of carcass proteins decreases by 1% every year. Exposure to carbon dioxide significantly stimulates metabolic processes and maintains the synthesis of components important to the dermis - collagen and elastin - at optimal levels.

Lipolytic effect of gas injections

Carboxytherapy is successfully used for localised elimination of fatty tissue. For this purpose, carbon dioxide is injected together with sterile saline solution. The saline solution is injected first, followed by CO2 injections. As a result, a chemical reaction is initiated to synthesise carbonic acid.

This compound is highly unstable and immediately dissociates to form hydrogen ions and hydrocarbonate. Hydrogen ions are powerful oxidising agents and, by interacting with fat tissue, lead to the local breakdown of lipids, i.e. they essentially just burn fat.

In parallel, the remaining CO2 molecules cause local hypoxia and provoke an increase in blood and lymphatic microcirculation. This promotes faster removal of lipid breakdown products, oxygenation of tissues, and activation of reparation processes. All this has an overall beneficial effect on the metabolism of the area, tones the skin and helps to tighten it after the loss of fat volume.

Elimination of cellulite

• Carbon dioxide not only burns localised fat deposits, but also combats the main factor for cellulite - fluid retention and localised poor circulation.
• Carboxytherapy improves vascular microcirculation, not only in the blood but also in the lymphatic system. The tissues are also oxygenated and toxins and metabolic products are eliminated.

Men

The procedure has no age restrictions and is indicated for both men and women at all times of the year.

How the invasive carboxytherapy procedure is carried out

1. Our clinic uses a professional INDAP INSUF CO2 gas injection machine (Czech Republic) for injection carboxytherapy procedures, with which the flow rate and volume of the infiltrated gas can be controlled. The equipment complies with international ISO and CE standards.
2. The device is connected to a metal cylinder via a carbon dioxide pressure regulator; the gas is administered using a device (probe) with a small needle (30 G1/2 insulin needle) directly through the patient's skin. The volume of CO2 administered is strictly dosed according to the area of insertion.
3. The procedures are absolutely safe and painless, and best of all, you can get your facial and body carboxytherapy injections from us at an affordable cost in Moscow (see prices).
4. There is no rehabilitation period.
5. Carboxytherapy is a course of at least 4-10 treatments in a row (depending on the problem being treated), 5-10 days apart.

How does non-invasive carboxytherapy work?

1. After cleansing, the beautician treats the skin with lotion and performs an enzyme peel. A gel activator and a mask are then applied and saturated for 20 to 25 minutes. The product is applied with a special device, allowing the active ingredients to penetrate deep into the epidermis. The carbon dioxide causes the blood vessels to dilate more intensively, saturating the skin with oxygen and essential elements.
2. The beautician then removes the mask and applies an SPF cream. The entire injection-free carboxytherapy treatment takes around half an hour.
3. After a course of non-invasive carboxytherapy the skin will become more sensitive, so you should beware of direct sunlight and always wear sunscreen after the treatment.
4. Non-invasive carboxytherapy can be used as a mono-treatment to improve the overall condition of the skin, but for permanent results it is of course better to take a full course. In this case, injection-free carboxytherapy will improve blood circulation, reduce congestion, restore the skin's defences and oxygenate the skin.
5. For minor skin problems, cosmetologists recommend undergoing a course of injection-free carboxytherapy once a year for overall skin recovery, while if more intensive intervention is required, the course should be repeated twice a year.

Preparing for the procedure

There is very little testing required before a gas shot can be administered. It is sufficient to have a general blood test from a vein to analyse the levels of vital cells and elements, as well as an electrocardiogram to rule out heart disease, and a visit to your GP, who will authorise you to undergo a course of carboxytherapy.

Carboxytherapy also requires the patient to do some simple preparation for the procedure:

• Avoid overexertion at least one day before treatment;
• Do not drink any alcohol 24 hours before the procedure;
• Avoid stress and overexertion, including psycho-emotional stress, and be in good spirits for at least 8 hours before carboxytherapy;
• Get a good night's sleep before the procedure;
• The last meal before carboxytherapy should be at least 2 hours ago;
• It is advisable to drink about a quarter of an hour before the gas injections with a glass of warm water.

Conclusion

Carbon dioxide injections (carboxytherapy) make the face and body slimmer and more beautiful: they help eliminate excess weight, smooth out wrinkles, remove bags under the eyes, help get rid of cellulite and treat varicose veins. Carbon dioxide injections are also indicated in cases of hair loss and alopecia. Carboxytherapy can also help relieve neck, back and joint pain.