Carboxytherapy procedure in the practice of a cosmetologist

Red blood cells are responsible for transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide molecules (a by-product of cell vital activity).

When a small amount of carbon dioxide is injected into the target area during a carboxytherapy treatment  Oxygenated red blood cells are sent to areas of high gas content in order to naturally remove it from the body.

As a result of increased oxygen supply to the treated area, its cells become more active. As a result, the processes of healing and the formation of new cells, necessary for rejuvenation, are accelerated.

In this article estet-portal.com Dr. Daniel Sister ) will talk about the possibilities of injection carboxytherapy for solving aesthetic problems.

• Injection carboxytherapy: side effects and contraindications
• Injection carboxytherapy to reduce localized fat deposits
• Carbon dioxide injections to eliminate dark circles under the eyes
• Stretch Marks and Cellulite Correction: Possibilities of Injectable Carboxytherapyand

Injectable carboxytherapy: side effects and contraindications

Injection carboxytherapy is a multiple subcutaneous microinjection of medical carbon dioxide in a controlled dosage.

During the procedure, patients may experience a slight sensation of discomfort, pressure or burning as the gas is delivered to the tissues, as well as ecchymosis.

Other side effects of carboxytherapy may include slight swelling and redness due to vasodilation, which persist for 1–5 days depending on the treatment zone.

When cellulite treatment the sensation of warmth can be maintained in the target area for up to 24 hours.

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As for contraindications to the procedure, these include:

• disturbances in the work of the lungs and kidneys;
• congestive heart failure;
• taking carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (acetazolamide, dichlorphenamide);
• anemia;
• chronic liver failure;
• gas gangrene.

Fig. 1: Nasolabial folds and marionette lines on the face (A) before and (B) after 12 carboxytherapy sessions; sessions were performed twice a week for the first 3 weeks, and then – once a week for 6 weeksl.

Injection carboxytherapy to reduce local fat deposits

Due to the destruction of adipose tissue and the release of triglycerides into the intercellular space, the lipolytic effect injection carboxytherapy is provided.

Injectable carboxytherapy is multiple subcutaneous microinjections of medical grade carbon dioxide at a controlled dosage.

According to the results of a study by Brandi et al., published in the journal Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, carbon dioxide injections provide a significant reduction of body fat (based on a comparison of measurements of maximum hip girth , knees and abdomen before and after the course of procedures).

At the injection site, CO₂ is distributed to nearby tissues and continues to act, releasing bradykinin, serotonin, histamine and catecholamines, which stimulate beta-adrenergic receptors, starting the process of destruction of fat cells – lipolysis.

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When carbon dioxide comes into contact with fat, it diffuses, including into red blood cells, where it attaches to hemoglobin and directs oxygen to the tissues for further metabolic reactions.

Mechanism of action of carboxytherapy:

1. Carbon dioxide mechanically destroys fat cells, violating the integrity of their membranes.
2. Carbon dioxide has a powerful vasodilating effect on the capillaries of the treated area, which increases blood flow.
3. CO₂ increases skin elasticity and promotes rejuvenation of the dermiss.

Carbon dioxide injections for dark circles under the eyes

One of the reasons for the appearance of dark circles under the eyes is impaired circulation in this area.

In case of obstruction due to chronic allergic nasal congestion, fracture or deviated septum, the drainage process is disruptedas is the blood flow to the lower eyelids.

The translucence of blood vessels is the result of the thinning of the skin.

Carboxytherapy acts on the network of capillaries of the lower eyelid, and also increases the layer of dermal collagen.

Microinjections of carbon dioxide into this area can increase blood flow and form better capillary networks. The effect after the procedure lasts for about 6 monthsin.

Correction of stretch marks and cellulite: possibilities of injection carboxytherapy

Injection carboxytherapy is effective in the treatment of newly formed red stretch marks.

In some cases, one treatment is enough to correct the problem, however, most patients need several sessions at intervals of 2-4 weeks, depending on the "age" of the patient. stretch marks.

Cellulite – a consequence of a number of biochemical and metabolic changes at the level of intercellular substance and connective tissue, including:

• changes in pH level;
• increase in free radicals;
• temperature changes;
• changes in redox reactions;
• lymphostasis.

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When the amount of glycosaminoglycans responsible for microcirculation decreases, there is deceleration of microcirculation and a decrease in circulating blood volume.

This entails changes in the form of new fat cells, swelling and fibrosis. In turn, fibroblasts begin to produce more collagen, which leads to the appearance of "orange peel".

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When carbon dioxide is injected into the affected area, the vessels expand, microcirculation accelerates. The tissue receives more oxygen, toxins are removed more efficiently, puffiness is eliminated.

Due to the therapeutic effect of carbon dioxide, the morphology and functionality of microcirculation is restored: the volume of circulating blood and the speed of its flow increase, the amount of interstitial fluid decreases, hypodermal fat and fibrous tissue are destroyed.

After a few weeks improvement of local metabolism.

Adapted from Prime magazine.

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