Carboxytherapy for men — the spare tyre, love handles and tired eyes

CO₂ in the skin — what does it actually do?

Carboxytherapy involves delivering carbon dioxide under the skin or intradermally with a fine needle. It sounds more complicated than it is. Your body reads CO₂ as a sign of oxygen deprivation and immediately increases blood flow to the area — this is known as the Bohr effect. The result: better tissue oxygenation, stimulated collagen production and faster cellular metabolism.

For men, this matters in two areas in practice: fat tissue and the skin around the eyes. In the first, CO₂ can help break down fat cells and improve blood flow to connective tissue. In the second, it stimulates collagen production and reduces the venous stagnation that shows up as dark circles and under-eye "bags".

The spare tyre and love handles — why the gym isn't always enough

Abdominal fat in men rarely comes up in conversation, but it comes up often in our salon. The spare tyre and side folds are areas with poor blood supply and limited sensitivity to hormonal signals — in plain terms, the body stores fat there readily, and releases it reluctantly. General training alone isn't enough to target this specific area.

Carboxytherapy doesn't "burn" fat on its own — it isn't a slimming device. What it can do is stimulate local blood flow and speed up tissue metabolism, in a way that supports the effects of training and diet. Many men who use it alongside regular physical activity notice gradual improvement in contouring in these problem areas.

One important distinction: visceral fat (the deep, "hard" belly in men) is a separate issue — carboxytherapy can't reach it, because it isn't accessible by needle. That area needs to be addressed through training and diet alone.

1. 01

   Consultation & assessment

   We define your goals, assess the tissue, and set the number of sessions and protocol for the treatment area.

2. 02

   Series of treatments

   Typically several to a dozen or so sessions, usually spaced a week apart. The protocol depends on the area and your skin's individual response.

3. 03

   Results build gradually

   The first changes are often visible after a few sessions. We assess the full result after completing the series and a few weeks of recovery.

4. 04

   Maintenance

   Occasional maintenance sessions every few months, combined with physical activity.

Tired eyes — a problem that doesn't go away with sleep

Dark circles in men have several causes: venous stagnation, thin skin, collagen loss — or a combination of all three. A "dark circle" cream works on the surface. Carboxytherapy reaches deeper — it improves microcirculation directly under the skin, reduces stagnation and stimulates collagen production in the thin tissue around the eye socket.

This is one of the areas where men often see a fast, clear difference — the eye area is especially responsive to changes in blood flow. Skin becomes denser, dark circles can lighten, and "bags" can reduce. The effect isn't instant — it takes several sessions — but many people notice an improvement after the first few.

What it looks like in practice — no mystery

Carboxytherapy involves a series of fine-needle injections into the chosen area. It sounds more unpleasant than it is. During the session you'll feel a characteristic bloating and mild burning sensation — that's the CO₂ spreading under the skin and tissue. It lasts briefly and fades within a few minutes. Most people find it entirely tolerable.

Straight after the session, the area may be red or slightly swollen — this is a normal, temporary reaction. Downtime is minimal: for a few hours after the treatment, avoid intense exercise, saunas and hot showers. The next day, you're back to your normal routine. No need to take time off or hide away.

Combine with

Carboxytherapy works well alongside other treatments — for both body and face. It isn't a competing method, more of a complementary one. Combinations that make sense for men: