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Carboxytherapy is a medical treatment that involves the injection of carbon dioxide (CO2) gas into the skin or subcutaneous tissue using a thin needle. The CO2 gas is believed to stimulate blood flow, increase oxygen delivery, and encourage the production of collagen, resulting in improved skin tone, texture, and appearance. Carboxytherapy has been used for many years in Europe and South America and is gaining popularity in the United States as a safe and effective cosmetic treatment.
The benefits of carboxytherapy may include:
- Improved skin appearance: Carboxytherapy is believed to stimulate collagen production, which can improve the tone and texture of the skin. It may also help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and cellulite.
- Enhanced blood flow: The injection of CO2 gas can help increase blood flow to the treated area, providing vital oxygen and nutrients to the skin cells.
- Reduced inflammation: CO2 gas is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties, which may help reduce swelling, redness, and irritation in the skin.
- Treatment of medical conditions: Carboxytherapy may also be used to treat medical conditions such as chronic wounds, stretch marks, and dark circles under the eyes.
- Non-invasive: Carboxytherapy is a non-invasive procedure that can be performed in a doctor’s office or medical spa. It typically does not require any downtime, and most people can resume normal activities immediately after treatment.
- Improved lymphatic drainage: Carboxytherapy may help improve lymphatic drainage, which can reduce swelling and improve the appearance of the skin.
- Treatment of acne: CO2 gas may have antibacterial properties that can help treat acne by reducing the population of acne-causing bacteria on the skin.
- Improved circulation: Carboxytherapy is believed to increase circulation, which can help improve the delivery of nutrients and oxygen to the skin cells and improve skin health.
- Reduced dark circles: The injection of CO2 gas may help improve blood flow and reduce the appearance of dark circles under the eyes.
- Enhanced fat metabolism: Some studies suggest that carboxytherapy may help enhance fat metabolism, which can lead to a reduction in the size of fat cells and improved body contouring.
- There is limited evidence to suggest that carboxytherapy may be effective in treating lipomas, which are non-cancerous growths of fatty tissue under the skin. Some studies have suggested that the injection of CO2 gas may help break down the fatty tissue in lipomas and reduce their size.
There is some evidence to suggest that carboxytherapy may have beneficial effects on the lungs. One study published in the journal Respiration in 2011 found that the injection of CO2 gas into the lungs of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) improved their lung function and reduced their symptoms. Another study published in the Journal of Anesthesia and Intensive Care in 2018 found that carboxytherapy may improve oxygenation in patients undergoing lung surgery.
However, it is important to note that the use of carboxytherapy for lung conditions is still relatively new, and more research is needed to determine its safety and efficacy for this use.
Carboxytherapy has been suggested to have potential benefits for bones, muscles, and pain, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness for these uses.
In regards to bones, one study published in the International Journal of Surgery in 2018 found that carboxytherapy may improve bone healing and regeneration in rats. The authors of the study suggested that the injection of CO2 gas may stimulate the production of new blood vessels, which can provide the necessary nutrients and oxygen for bone healing.
Regarding muscles and pain, some studies have suggested that carboxytherapy may help improve muscle function and reduce pain in patients with conditions such as fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome. One study published in the Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation in 2016 found that carboxytherapy improved pain, quality of life, and functional ability in patients with chronic low back pain.
