Carboxytherapy (CO2) for women

Female skin is thinner than male skin, more susceptible to hormonal fluctuations, and loses microcirculation faster — particularly in hormonally sensitive zones: thighs, buttocks, abdomen, eye area. That's why cellulite affects women disproportionately more often than men, and stretch marks after pregnancy, rapid growth or weight loss remain, because scar tissue doesn't produce collagen on its own. Carboxytherapy works exactly where the female body needs it — stimulating microcirculation and collagen synthesis from within, at a level no firming cream can reach.

Stretch marks are scar tissue. The sooner you start, the better. Fresh (red or pink) stretch marks respond faster, because the blood vessels are still active. Old (white, pearly) ones respond too — the series simply needs to be longer. The dose of CO₂ and injection depth are selected each time by the specialist to match the stage of the stretch mark, skin thickness and your goal — there's no single protocol for everyone.

The skin under the eyes is the thinnest on the whole face — just 0.5 mm thick. Dark vascular circles (blood vessels visible through the skin) are the most common type of dark circle in women and one of the hardest to conceal. Carboxytherapy in the eye area improves microcirculation in this delicate zone — the vessels start working better, haemoglobin doesn't pool, and the darkness fades.

After a series of sessions targeting dark circles, many women find they reach for concealer out of habit — because that's what they've done for years — then realise they don't actually need it anymore. This is one of those effects you notice in real life, not just in photos.

Carboxytherapy is not performed during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you're planning a pregnancy, consider a preventive series for stretch marks — before they appear on the skin, microcirculation and collagen in the subcutaneous tissue can be better prepared for the changes ahead. After birth and once breastfeeding ends, we return to the treatment with no restrictions.

Hormonal fluctuations (cycle, contraception, menopause) can affect the intensity of swelling and cellulite — if you notice it worsening at certain phases of your cycle, mention this to the specialist during consultation. The protocol can be adjusted to your body's rhythm.

If you use retinoids (tretinoin, retinol, bakuchiol) or exfoliating acids (AHA, BHA), you don't need to stop them entirely. The rule is simple: the day before the session and for 24–48 hours after, avoid applying anything irritating to the treatment area. The rest of your routine stays unchanged.

Retinol works synergistically with carboxytherapy — both mechanisms stimulate cell renewal and collagen. If you use retinol regularly, the results of the series may be better maintained. Tell the specialist what you use day to day — she'll plan the schedule so both methods work together, not against each other.