Carboxytherapy is an excellent aesthetic treatment to eliminate cellulite, located on the butt, back and inner thighs, and other places on the body. This treatment consists of applying some injections into the skin, containing only carbon dioxide, which produces satisfactory results in eliminating localized fat and increasing the firmness of the skin in these regions, leaving the butt ‘smooth’ and the skin firmer, eliminating the appearance of ‘orange peel’, typical of cellulite.
The price of carboxytherapy for cellulite can vary between 200 and 600 reais, depending on the number of sessions and the region where the treatment is carried out.
Results of carboxytherapy for cellulite
Results can be seen, on average, after 7-10 treatment sessions, which should be carried out 2-4 times a month. To measure the results, you can take before and after photos or use small thermography equipment to check the temperature of the area in each affected area. Cellulite is normally found in greater numbers in colder areas, and therefore when thermography shows an increase in temperature in each region, the result is satisfactory.
Studies indicate that carboxytherapy is effective against fat located in the abdominal region, thighs, arms, flanks and side of the back, as long as the treatment area does not have a large amount of fat.
After around 5-7 sessions, it is possible to notice a good reduction in the degree of cellulite. Areas of cellulite with grade IV can reach grade III and with proper treatment, can reach grades II and I, where the cellulite only becomes evident when pressing on the muscle, being invisible to the eye, in a resting position.
How carboxytherapy for cellulite works
In carboxytherapy, the gas introduced increases blood flow and microcirculation, increasing local oxygenation, which promotes cell renewal and an increase in collagen fibers that make the skin firmer, combating sagging. With increased local circulation, toxins are eliminated, promoting a breakdown in cells that store fat.
Carboxytherapy treatment for cellulite consists of applying some injections of carbon dioxide directly into the skin of the butt and thighs, as a result of which there is an increase in local blood circulation, removal of toxins, elimination of fat cells and greater firmness and support of the skin. skin.
The injections are given at a distance of about 5 cm from each other and can cause some pain and discomfort, but is tolerable for most people.
Risks of carboxytherapy for cellulite
Carboxytherapy is a therapy that, when properly applied, has practically no health risks. The changes that normally appear after the sessions are pain at the injection site and the appearance of bruises that last up to 30 minutes. Small purple spots on the skin may also appear, but disappear within a week.
Carboxytherapy should not be performed during pregnancy, in cases of active skin allergy, obesity, active herpes, heart or lung disease.
