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Carboxytherapy can also be used to treat dark circles, in which small injections of carbon dioxide are applied on the spot with a very fine needle, helping to lighten the skin around the eyes and to combat the swollen dark circles, which are the small "bags" "that can appear under the eyes. It is important that carboxitherapy is performed by a trained professional, as the procedure is performed on a more sensitive area of the body.
Dark circles are dark marks in the shape of circles around the eyes that arise due to mainly genetic factors, after an inflammation in the skin of the face due to some allergy, swelling around the eyes, excess blood vessels in that region, but the flaccidity of the skin due to aging also contributes a lot to its appearance or worsening. In addition, it can also be related to stress, sleepless nights, alcohol and smoking, for example.
How carboxytherapy for dark circles works
Carboxytherapy for dark circles consists of giving small injections of carbon dioxide that stimulate blood circulation around the eyes, improve the oxygenation of the area and increase the production of collagen, which makes the skin around the eyes firmer and clearer.
The carboxitherapy session for dark circles lasts an average of 10 minutes and if the person has better results it is recommended to do at least 5 sessions with an interval of 1 week. However, depending on the degree of darkness and depth of dark circles, it may be necessary to do between 8 to 10 sessions.
As dark circles are closely related to the person's lifestyle, the results are not definitive and, therefore, it may be necessary that the sessions have to be carried out again after 6 months. However, there are also other ways to prolong the results of carboxytherapy and soften dark circles, such as other cosmetic procedures, performing compresses or using creams that can be indicated by the dermatologist. Check out the following video for some tips to help reduce dark circles:
Care after carboxitherapy
Right after doing the carboxitherapy sessions, the appearance of puffiness in the eyes that lasts about 5 to 10 minutes is normal, and after that time, you can resume normal daily activities, being able to work or study, for example. However, after each session of carboxitherapy for dark circles it is recommended that the person be careful, such as:
- Do not expose yourself to the sun for 3 days, and always use sunscreen, specific to the face, taking care not to leave it in direct contact with the eyes;
- Use dark circles creams that can prolong the results of carboxitherapy, such as hydroquinone, tretinoin, or kojic acid, azelaic acid and retinoic acid. Discover other creams for dark circles;
- Always wear sunglasses when you are outdoors, even if there is only brightness and not direct sunlight;
- Do not rub your eyes is also recommended, because this habit also aggravates the darkening of dark circles.
As stress and poor nights also make dark circles worse, it is important to rest properly, eat healthy and nutritious and avoid stress.
Contraindications and possible side effects
Side effects are brief and transient and include pain during the procedure and for a few minutes thereafter. It is normal for the region to become sensitive and slightly swollen within the first hour after treatment.
Carboxytherapy for dark circles causes some discomfort, but it is bearable, and the use of anesthetic creams before each application helps to control pain. The discomfort is temporary and lasts only a few minutes, but placing cold compresses immediately afterwards and doing a facial lymphatic drainage also help to improve the results bringing more comfort and satisfaction.
Despite being considered a safe procedure, carboxitherapy for dark circles is not indicated for pregnant women, people who have glaucoma or who use anticoagulants, and it is also not recommended for people who have diabetes or decompensated hypertension.