- Procedure Time:
- 15 - 30mins Depending upon the area
- Pain:
- - A little discomfort is felt
- Anesthesia:
- - None
- Aftercare:
- - Use a fragrance-free moisturizer to soothe and hydrate the skin.
Avoid direct sun exposure for a week, and use a broad-spectrum sunscreen when going outside. - Downtime / Side Effect:
- - Patients can go about their daily activities immediately after the procedure.
Mild redness, swelling /or small bruise at the site of prick may occur. - Report any Concerns:
- - Inform the clinic if you experience any unusual side effects such as severe pain, bruising or swelling.
- Absolute/Relative Contra Indications:
- - Active skin infection/eczema at the site of treatment.
- INDICATIONS:
Carboxytherapy is a safe, minimally invasive cosmetic medical treatment. Carboxytherapy improves skin elasticity, improves circulation, encourages collagen repair and does mild lipolysis.
It helps in the improvement of,
• Dark circles
• laxity of the skin
• Hypertrophic scars
• The appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on face, neck & around eyes
• Stretch Marks
• Localized fatty deposits on any part of the body
• Hair growth on the scalp
Treatments are generally performed on the face, neck, scalp, under eyes, arms, abdomen, thighs or any part of the body.
Carboxytherapy uses a series of small injections with a thin needle attached to a tube which delivers tiny quantities of medical grade carbon dioxide below the skin’s surface in a controlled flow and dose via a specially designed machine.