6 questions answered and everything you need to know about carboxytherapy

Carboxytherapy is a highly sought after procedure by those who want to fight localized fat, stretch marks, sagging and even dark circles. To learn more about the technique, how it works, what the care and contraindications are, we talked to biomedical doctor Rafaela Lima, from Phina’s Clinic. Check out!

What is carboxytherapy?

According to Rafaela Lima, carboxytherapy is a technique that uses medicinal carbon dioxide (carbon dioxide) injected into the subcutaneous tissue, thus stimulating physiological effects such as improved circulation and tissue oxygenation.

What is carboxytherapy for?

Carbon dioxide, which is odorless, colorless and non-toxic, causes the breakdown of adipocytes and vasodilation, which increases circulation in the area. Therefore, the procedure is indicated for people who have localized fat, sagging, cellulite, stretch marks, dark circles and even hair loss.

• Carboxytherapy for stretch marks: by stimulating circulation, carboxytherapy helps to regenerate the skin, being indicated in the treatment of white, red or purple stretch marks.
• Carboxytherapy for cellulite: in the buttocks and thighs (where cellulite is more apparent), carboxytherapy helps to eliminate fat cells, in addition to making the skin firmer and smoother.
• Carboxytherapy for dark circles: carbon dioxide applications bring good results for those who have dark circles. The gas improves oxygenation at the site, which helps to make the skin clearer and also firmer.
• Carboxytherapy for hair loss: in this case, injections are carried out directly into the scalp, helping the growth of existing hair and also new strands.

Carboxytherapy is highly sought after by women, but men often do it too – especially to fight baldness.

Risks, care and contraindications of carboxytherapy

Although it is a procedure that does not present high risks, it has some contraindications. Carboxytherapy should not be performed if there is an infection, allergy or active disease at the application site. It is also not suitable for pregnant, lactating or obese women, as well as people with a history of heart disease, lung disease, cancer and psychological disorder.

After the procedure, it is important to avoid massage for 24 hours and physical activity for 4 hours. As carboxytherapy is injectable, the person may experience bruises on the skin. In this case, you should avoid sun exposure at the bruise site so that there are no stains.

6 questions answered by the expert

Does it help with weight loss? Is it very painful? These and other questions about carboxytherapy were answered by the biomedical doctor Rafaela Lima. Follow:

Does carboxytherapy make you lose weight?

The procedure alone does not make the person lose weight. However, when combined with a healthy diet and physical activity, it helps to reduce measures.

Does the procedure hurt?

The issue of pain is very relative from person to person. However, as it is a minimally invasive procedure, you can feel discomfort.

Is carboxytherapy prohibited by ANVISA?

Carbox is released by ANVISA as long as the device is registered and the procedure is performed by trained professionals.

What is the recommended interval between carboxytherapy sessions?

It depends on where the procedure was performed. For localized fat, cellulite, dark circles and capillaries, the application can be weekly. In the case of stretch marks and sagging, biweekly.

How long does the gas stay in the body?

As CO₂ is a natural endogenous product of our metabolism and has a high diffusion power, it is quickly absorbed and eliminated.

Is electrolipolysis with carboxytherapy indicated?

Electrolipolysis is a procedure that uses acupuncture needles or electrodes in pairs and electrical current to mainly stimulate lipolysis and treat localized fat. It is, yes, indicated carbox with electrolipolysis, alternately. Combining these techniques is a way to enhance the result.

It is worth remembering that 10 carboxytherapy sessions are usually indicated, but each case must be evaluated by professionals and individually.

Videos about carboxytherapy

Want to know more about the procedure and check out reports from those who have gone through it? Just watch the selected videos below:

Does carboxytherapy really work?

Have you read all about the procedure but still don’t know if carboxytherapy really works? Check out the report of Luh Lourenço, who made the applications on the back and was very happy with the result.

Carbox experience under dark circles

Ana Loureiro tells her experience with the carboxytherapy treatment for dark circles, in addition to showing moments of the procedure. Play in the video!

How is the pain of carboxytherapy?

If your problem is with the pain of the procedure, it’s good to get an honest assessment. Aryanne Andrade underwent carboxytherapy for cellulite and stretch marks and said that it hurts at the moment of the gas, not the needle entering the skin.

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