How does CO2 work on the skin?
- Increased oxygenation of skin tissue
- Dilation of capillaries and improved blood flow
- Stimulation of collagen production by fibroblasts
- Lipolytic action in areas of excess fat tissue
- Reduction of dark circles through improved microcirculation
Indications for the face
Carboxytherapy often works well for several different skin concerns — around the eyes, as well as on the skin of the face, neck and décolletage.
- Dark circles (vascular type) — improved microcirculation can reduce the dark discolouration
- Under-eye swelling — drainage and lipolytic action
- Fine surface wrinkles — collagen stimulation
- Grey, fatigued skin — revitalisation and restored radiance
- Laxity of the neck and décolletage skin — collagen stimulation and skin tightening
- Stretch marks — collagen stimulation and improved microcirculation
What does the treatment involve?
Facial carboxytherapy is performed using a specialised device for CO2 injections. It's a calm procedure — your skin may react with temporary redness or a tingling sensation. This is a normal, short-lived response.
- Skin disinfection
- A series of small CO2 injections into the chosen area — eye area, cheeks, neck
- A mild feeling of tension or tingling right after the treatment (normal)
- Redness fades within an hour — you can return to your daily activities
Visible results usually appear after a few sessions — optimal results typically require a series of treatments performed regularly, once or twice a week.
Dark circles — why can carboxytherapy help?
Carboxytherapy around the eyes is a method particularly recommended for the vascular type of dark circles — the blue-purple discolouration caused by poor microcirculation.
First results can be visible after just a few sessions, though the full effect of the series usually appears gradually.
Carboxytherapy versus other methods for dark circles
The choice of method depends on the type of dark circles. Carboxytherapy works well for the vascular type. For other types (structural, pigmented), your specialist may suggest alternative or complementary methods:
- Lumi Eyes mesotherapy — often effective for the structural and vascular types
- Nucleofill Eyes — recommended for various types of dark circles
- HA filler — used for the structural type with a visible hollow
- Dermapen — can help with the pigmented type
Combining carboxytherapy with other treatments
Carboxytherapy works well alongside other revitalising methods. Your specialist may include it as part of a comprehensive care plan:
- Lumi Eyes mesotherapy — often combined on the same day or alternated
- Profhilo — carboxytherapy can complement the results after the treatment
- Dermapen — a minimum two-week gap between treatments is recommended
Contraindications
Carboxytherapy isn't suitable for everyone. Before the treatment, your specialist carries out a health assessment.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Epilepsy
- Respiratory conditions (e.g. uncontrolled asthma)
- Fresh wounds and inflammation at the treatment site
- Venous thrombosis in the treatment area
- Use of blood-thinning medication — medical consultation required
