Of course, young beautiful skin is what many people strive for. Modern cosmetology and aesthetic medicine offer a lot of ways to get rid of sagging, wrinkles, cellulite and other defects. And a pretty good option is carboxytherapy. What it is? What results can be expected? Is this treatment dangerous to health? The answers to these questions are of interest to many readers.
Carboxytherapy: what is it?
Carboxytherapy is a patented technique, the essence of which is the subcutaneous administration of medical, sterile carbon dioxide. Many experts believe that it is even better than traditional mesotherapy, as it gives the best result and does not require the introduction of expensive vitamin cocktails under the skin.
It is immediately worth noting that such a rejuvenation system is not as new as is commonly believed. The first such procedure was carried out in the 30s of the last century in France. Nevertheless, it gained special popularity only a few years ago. By the way, cosmetology in Moscow is very developed, therefore every resident and guest of the capital has the opportunity to undergo a similar rejuvenation course.
Basic principles of the methodology
Many people are interested in questions about the effect of carbon dioxide injections. Interestingly, such a procedure saturates the tissues with oxygen. The fact is that against the background of a sharp increase in the level of carbon dioxide , artificial oxygen starvation develops , which contributes to the influx of additional oxygen from the blood into the skin tissue. At the same time, the injected carbon dioxide is completely eliminated from the body through the respiratory tract and kidneys already within 30 minutes after the procedure.
Increasing oxygen levels activates the metabolism. The procedure helps to eliminate toxins, speeds up the process of splitting fat deposits, and also normalizes the outflow of lymph. Moreover, carbon dioxide stimulates the work of fibroblasts, activating the synthesis of their own collagen fibers, which provides a tightening and anti-aging effect.
Indications for the procedure
It is immediately worth noting that the course of such treatment can have both aesthetic and medical indications. For example, carbon dioxide injections are used in various fields of medicine to treat manifestations of psoriasis, as well as various rheumatological diseases, including periarthritis, arthritis, and even osteonecrosis. The same technique is used to treat arteriopathies, varicose ulcers and even erectile dysfunction.
Of course, carboxytherapy is incredibly in demand in aesthetic medicine. In particular, it helps to eliminate scars (or, at least, make them less noticeable), as well as stretch marks on the skin. Cellulite is also an indication for therapy, moreover, at various stages. Also, injections help eliminate sagging skin, both on the body and on the face.
By the way, when it comes to facial rejuvenation, cosmetologists recommend starting therapy after 30 years. Various skin defects can be repaired regardless of the patient's age.
What does the procedure look like?
In fact, the carboxytherapy procedure does not take much time - from 20 to 60 minutes, depending on the area of the treated area. The patient is seated in a comfortable chair, after which the specialist thoroughly treats the skin with a disinfectant. If necessary, an anesthetic ointment can be used.
For therapy, sterile medical carbon dioxide is used, as well as a special diffusion gun that allows you to precisely control the amount of gas introduced. For injection use disposable needles with special nozzles that make the procedure less painful.
Depending on the problem present, gas is injected into the hypodermis or dermis. Injections are done through every centimeter, which allows you to process the problem zone as efficiently as possible. According to patient reviews, the procedure can sometimes be painful, although it all depends on the individual characteristics and sensitivity of the body.
The duration of therapy depends on the severity of the problem. In most cases, a series of 4-10 sessions is first performed with an interval of 1-2 weeks. In the future, experts recommend undergoing the procedure 2-4 times a year to maintain the result.
Non-injection carboxytherapy and its features
Quite often, patients prefer a procedure called non-injection carboxytherapy. Its essence remains the same - carbon dioxide acts on the skin, after which activation of blood circulation and normalization of lymph outflow are observed. The only difference is the administration method - carbon dioxide is applied directly to the skin, without any injections, as part of a special mask.
This procedure allows you to achieve a good effect. For example, non-injection carboxytherapy of the face strengthens the muscular frame and skin, which allows you to remove fine wrinkles and make large folds less noticeable. In addition, the texture of the skin is improved. Naturally, this procedure cannot be considered a full-fledged analogue of injections, since the effect of it is much less pronounced. Nevertheless, in modern cosmetology, a similar technique is used to force results from peeling, microcurrents, electroporation, cosmetic cleansing and other aesthetic procedures.
Cosmetic procedures for the face and their results
Almost every institute of cosmetology or a beauty salon offers a similar procedure for the correction of facial skin. Indeed, carboxytherapy helps to eliminate a lot of problems. In particular, with the help of injections, natural collagen is stimulated, which provides the skin tightening effect.
The oval of the face becomes clearer, small wrinkles are smoothed, bags and bruises under the eyes disappear, nasolabial folds become less sharp. In addition, the course of therapy will help get rid of traces of acne, as well as spider veins and age spots. A similar technique is now widely used to eliminate the so-called "second" chin. In addition, carbon dioxide injections help normalize metabolic processes and make the skin more youthful.
Contraindications to therapy
Of course, such rejuvenation procedures can not be carried out by everyone - there are contraindications here, and you should definitely familiarize yourself with their list. First of all, it should be noted that injections are not given if traces of inflammation or infection are present on the treated area of the skin - in such cases, the patient must first undergo a course of treatment.
Absolute contraindications also include epilepsy, recent myocardial infarction, as well as chronic hypertension and previously transferred phlebitis. Also, the procedure is not performed for patients with respiratory or renal failure. Pregnancy and the period of breastfeeding are also referred to as temporary contraindications. Injections are prohibited if the patient has a blood clotting disorder. Also, therapy is dangerous while taking anticoagulants, since numerous subcutaneous bleeding is possible.
Are complications and side effects possible?
Is there any complication that carboxytherapy can lead to? What is it and how dangerous is it? What to do if you have any side effects? Almost every patient asks a doctor these questions.
It must be said right away that adverse reactions are very rare, and serious complications in modern medicine are not recorded at all. The fact is that carbon dioxide is a natural substance for the human body. According to studies, much more gas is produced in the tissues during exercise than during the procedure. And thanks to the use of sterile instruments, the risk of infection or inflammation is minimized.
The only things worth paying attention to are temporary side effects. In particular, some patients complain of a burning sensation and soreness, which is usually associated with a sharp expansion of blood vessels. In addition, slight swelling may occur at the treatment site. All these phenomena can be considered completely normal, as they pass by themselves after a few days.
How much does the therapy cost?
Of course, many patients are primarily interested in the question of the cost of the procedure. Immediately it is worth noting that a lot here depends on the equipment used and injection cocktails, the qualifications of the doctor and, of course, the pricing policy of the clinic or salon. In addition, you need to take into account the city of residence - it's no secret that cosmetology in Moscow is much more expensive than in other regions of the Russian Federation.
In addition, the cost depends on the processing zone. For example, if a patient is treated with a particular part of the body, then for an area of 200 square centimeters you will have to pay from 2 to 4 thousand rubles. Accordingly, if you improve the skin around the eyes, then one session will cost you 1-2 thousand, and if you need to tighten your tummy or hips, then the price will range from 5 to 7 thousand rubles.
Do not forget that to achieve the maximum result you will need at least four procedures.
Patient Reviews
Of course, today many are interested in questions about whether carboxytherapy is really effective. What it is? What does the procedure look like? How painful can the rejuvenation process be? We invite you to pay attention to the reviews of people who have already undergone such therapy.
Many patients respond positively to the procedure. Indeed, after a course of injections, the skin becomes much smoother, wrinkles and other defects become less noticeable. Women claim that the procedure is quite effective in the fight against cellulite, especially along with massages and other techniques.
In addition, carboxytherapy is not too expensive. Such a treatment is offered by every institute of cosmetology, a beauty center and a clinic of aesthetic medicine. According to reviews of cosmetologists, side effects are extremely rare. That is why such therapy is becoming increasingly popular not only among women, but also among men.