How does CO2 work on the skin?
The Bohr effect: CO2 injected under the skin binds to haemoglobin and... takes charge of it. It triggers the Bohr effect — haemoglobin releases oxygen into the tissue instead of carrying it further. The result:
- A sharp rise in tissue oxygenation
- Capillary dilation → improved blood flow
- Stimulation of collagen production (fibroblasts)
- Reduction of fat tissue (lipolytic effect)
- Reduction of dark circles under the eyes (improved microcirculation)
Facial indications
- Problem: Dark circles (vascular) — Carboxytherapy effect: Improved microcirculation → reduces the dark colouringProblem: Dark circles (vascular)Carboxytherapy effect: Improved microcirculation → reduces the dark colouring
- Problem: Under-eye swelling — Carboxytherapy effect: Drainage + lipolytic actionProblem: Under-eye swellingCarboxytherapy effect: Drainage + lipolytic action
- Problem: Fine surface wrinkles — Carboxytherapy effect: Collagen stimulationProblem: Fine surface wrinklesCarboxytherapy effect: Collagen stimulation
- Problem: Grey, fatigued skin — Carboxytherapy effect: Revitalisation, radianceProblem: Grey, fatigued skinCarboxytherapy effect: Revitalisation, radiance
- Problem: Laxity of the neck and décolletage skin — Carboxytherapy effect: Collagen stimulation + firmingProblem: Laxity of the neck and décolletage skinCarboxytherapy effect: Collagen stimulation + firming
- Problem: Stretch marks on the body — Carboxytherapy effect: Collagen stimulation + microcirculationProblem: Stretch marks on the bodyCarboxytherapy effect: Collagen stimulation + microcirculation
Methods available at J'ADORE INSTYTUT
Julia / Reology device — CO2 for face and body
What the facial treatment involves:
- Disinfection
- A series of small CO2 injections — around the eye area, cheeks, neck
- A mild sensation of tightness or tingling after the treatment (normal)
- Redness for 30–60 minutes (normal)
Duration: 30–45 minutes.
Downtime: 30–60 minutes of redness. You can return to work straight away.
Sessions: 4–10 sessions, weekly or twice a week.
Detailed indication: dark circles
Carboxytherapy around the eyes is one of the most effective treatments for the vascular type of dark circles (blue-purple colouring).
How to recognise vascular dark circles: Press gently on the area below the eye — if the discolouration lightens, it's the vascular type. Carboxytherapy works best on this type.
Sessions: 6–8 sessions, weekly. First results are visible after 2–3 sessions.
Carboxytherapy vs. other methods for dark circles
- Method: Carboxytherapy — Type of dark circles: Vascular (purple/blue) — Effect: ⭐⭐⭐Method: CarboxytherapyType of dark circles: Vascular (purple/blue)Effect: ⭐⭐⭐
- Method: Lumi Eyes mesotherapy — Type of dark circles: Structural + vascular — Effect: ⭐⭐⭐Method: Lumi Eyes mesotherapyType of dark circles: Structural + vascularEffect: ⭐⭐⭐
- Method: Nucleofill Eyes — Type of dark circles: All types — Effect: ⭐⭐⭐Method: Nucleofill EyesType of dark circles: All typesEffect: ⭐⭐⭐
- Method: HA filler — Type of dark circles: Structural (hollowing) — Effect: ⭐⭐⭐Method: HA fillerType of dark circles: Structural (hollowing)Effect: ⭐⭐⭐
- Method: Dermapen — Type of dark circles: Pigment-related — Effect: ⭐⭐Method: DermapenType of dark circles: Pigment-relatedEffect: ⭐⭐
Combining carboxytherapy with other treatments
Carboxytherapy works well alongside:
- Lumi Eyes mesotherapy — on the same day or alternating
- Skin biostimulator — carboxytherapy afterwards, as a complement
- Dermapen — with a gap of at least 2 weeks
Contraindications
❌ Pregnancy and breastfeeding ❌ Epilepsy ❌ Respiratory conditions (uncontrolled asthma) ❌ Fresh wounds and inflammation ❌ Venous thrombosis in the treatment area ❌ Blood-thinning medication (ASA, warfarin) — medical consultation required
