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The benefits of carboxitherapy are due to the application of carbon dioxide to the site to be treated, stimulating local blood circulation and improving the appearance of the region. In addition, carboxitherapy can help in the healing of chronic wounds and in the formation of new collagen fibers.
Carboxitherapy is an aesthetic procedure that can be performed as a way of treating cellulite, stretch marks, localized fat, wrinkles, dark circles, sagging, in addition to being effective in the treatment of hair loss in men and women, and it is important that by a trained professional, such as dermatofunctional physiotherapist, biomedical esthetician and dermatologist.
Main benefits of carboxitherapy
Carboxytherapy is a simple procedure that consists of applying predefined amounts of carbon dioxide according to the purpose of the procedure, which can bring several benefits, the main ones being:
- Increase local blood flow;
- Promote the production of collagen fibers, which support the skin;
- Increase local metabolism;
- Improve appearance and decrease the size of scars;
- Facilitate the healing of chronic wounds;
- Promote the burning of fat;
- Undo the cellulite nodules;
- Promote hair growth when applied to the scalp.
The results of carboxitherapy can vary according to the region to be treated and objective, and can be observed after the 1st session in the case of stretch marks and between the 3rd and 5th session in the case of cellulite, for example. Carboxitherapy is safe and has no health risks, but as side effects, there is usually a small hematoma at the injection site, which decreases considerably with the application of cold for a few minutes.
Common Questions
1. Does carboxitherapy really work?
The effectiveness of carboxitherapy has been proven in several scientific studies. There is evidence that this procedure is effective in eliminating wrinkles, dark circles, stretch marks, cellulite, reducing localized fat and promoting hair growth. However, as these changes are sometimes multifactorial, the results may not be permanently maintained, as can happen in the case of alopecia, baldness, and when the person suffers weight changes quickly, promoting the appearance of new ones. stretch marks and fat accumulation. Thus, for the results to be achieved and to be maintained permanently, it is necessary to make changes in eating habits and avoiding a sedentary lifestyle, for example.
2. Can carboxitherapy be used on the breasts?
Yes, treatment with carboxitherapy can be performed on the trunk, and even on the breasts, to remove stretch marks, for example. However, this area of the body is sensitive and pain can restrict treatment, because the use of local anesthetics in the form of an ointment may not be sufficient to prevent the pain caused by the penetration of the gas into the skin.
3. Does carboxitherapy increase cholesterol?
No, although fat is eliminated from the cell, it does not enter the bloodstream and does not increase cholesterol. Several studies have been carried out to prove how this treatment works, its results and maintenance, and in none of them did cholesterol increase in the people tested.
4. Is carboxitherapy used to remove the breeches?
Yes, carboxitherapy can be used to eliminate the breeches, which is an accumulation of fat located on the side of the thighs, but depending on the breeches size, the therapist may suggest another treatment, such as lipocavitation, for example. Check out other treatments for fat located in the video below