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Carboxy Therapy has been used for over 70 years in Europe where it was discovered (France, Royat). No major side effect has ever been reported during this period. The aesthetic market has been using it since the beginning of this century. It is a painless therapy & is approved by FDA, USA and European Community.

What is Carboxy Therapy?
Carboxy therapy is one of the very new non surgical methods to remove fat stored under the skin that gives results immediately. This therapy is also used for treating scars, wrinkles, stretch marks and more importantly to remove fat stored under skin.
This therapy is boon to people who want to shed few kilo’s of pure fat very fast, without undergoing any surgery.
In this therapy CO2 Gas is administered into the skin using a special equipment which injects Carbon Dioxide subcutaneously (into the skin) with a sterile thin needle.

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How Carboxy Therapy Aids Weight Loss?
When Carbon Dioxide is infused into the areas with fat it starts working immediately and then eliminated rapidly through the blood.
By Breaking and Killing Fat Cells - Carbon dioxide mechanically breaks membranes of fat cells. Immediately the fat stored in them leaks out and later moves out of the body naturally. Thus Carboxy therapy kills fat cells very fast and aids easy and painless fat loss.
By Removing Built Up Fluids - Carbon dioxide widens the blood vessels of the area treated. This increases the blood circulation in the area which leads to rush of oxygen and nutrients to the area. This removes built up fluids between fat cells.

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Carboxy Therapy Side Effects
It is not likely to cause any side effects. After CO2 infusion the treated area may feel warmer due to increased blood flow for 10-20 minutes.
One has to avoid submerging in water for few hours after the treatment.
CO2 gas has the following effects
- skin elasticity improvement
- through the stimulation of collagen and angiogenesis
– the growth of new capillaries (which in the long term improves blood supply permanently), this also improves the dark circles by relieving venous congestion around the sinuses.
Cellulite reduction by the mechanical stretching of the collagen bands that cause the dimples and destruction of lipodystrophic nodules through breakage of fat cells as the gas moves through them. One can also reduce localized fat deposits on thighs, hips, tummies, arms – actually any area on the body.

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The Bohr effect caused by the dissociation of the gas inside the body, eases the release of oxygen from red blood cells leading to immediate oxygenation of the treated area, while providing also long term improved circulation – this allows for the treatment of diabetic ulcers, psoriasis and erectile dysfunction, and is undergoing pilot studies for vaginal rejuvenation – the preliminary results being very encouraging. Patients state that the tissues plump up and that lubricating glands regain function.

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Indications include –

• cellulite reduction
• localized fat reduction
• evening out of irregularities after surgical procedures or liposuction and improvement of scar appearance
• treating the effects of arterial diseases associated with diabetes
• skin ulcers
• some erection problems due to vascular disorders
• stretch marks
• acne scars
• skin laxity (arms, chest, etc)
• wrinkle reduction
• treatment of dark circles
• treatment of thinning facial skin

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How many sessions are necessary?
The number of sessions differ: e.g. Localized fat reduction typically requires from 6 to 20 sessions. For cellulite from 6 to 10 sessions are required for optimum results. Stretch marks are treated monthly, as well as facial anti aging.

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Is CO2 Safe ?
Carbon dioxide is naturally produced by the cells in our bodies every day, being a product of normal metabolism, where it is transported in the blood and exhaled within a few minutes, leaving no residue. There are immediate and long term effects due to the stimulus though. Side effects are minimal and resolve very quickly including: minimal discomfort during the injection process which does not require an anesthetic but we do let patients use a local working anesthetic cream for those with very low pain thresholds, a crackling sensation of the skin which dissipates quickly, and possible bruising, all of which are self limiting. The injections are manageable and quick. (e.g. 4 sites on an average tummy).

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Is this suitable for both new and old stretch marks?
Newer stretch marks can be removed very fast through this therapy. It is very effective on even older stretch marks.
The results on stretch marks and scars through this therapy are said to be permanent.
Usually stretch marks are treated once a week for two to three weeks, though sometimes only one session is needed. Old stretch marks might need three or four treatments at three-weekly intervals.

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Conclusion
Carboxy therapy is ideal for removing stubborn fat of some areas. It can be a good alternative for liposuction

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