Carbon Dioxide Therapy (Carboxy Therapy) Proven to Rejuvenate Aging Skin

Carbon Dioxide Therapy (carboxy) is a non-surgical beauty rejuvenation treatment (treatment for cellulite 3) administering under the surface of skin with a fine needle, eliminating fade stretch marks, scars, fat and other skin applications. The procedure is safe and few side effects. 1 Carboxy therapy is very popular in Europe and South America for the treatment of skin aging. 2 In the United States the Food and Drug Administration approved carboxy therapy. Long term lasting effects of the therapy is contingent upon proper exercise, diet, nutritional supplements, and healthy life style. 3

During the time the human body matures or ages skin thins, subsequently rippled appearance called cellulite: "When fats, fluids and toxins are trapped in the skin (below the epidural layer), however, the connective tissue thickens and hardens, giving a dimpling effect." 4 Cellulite occurrence less prevalent in men then in women, the epidermis, dermis, and uppermost part of the subcutaneous tissue is different in males. "Men have thicker epidermis and dermis tissue layers in the thighs and buttocks." Also, some evidence has shown cellulite has a hereditary component for fat deposition. 5

Carboxy therapy therapeutic skin rejuvenation treatment originated at the Royal Spas of France in 1932. Small amounts of carbon dioxide gas: injected below the surface of the skin with a fine needle. 6 The carbon dioxide gas (odourless) causes the blood vessels to dilate (vasodilatory effect 8) and stimulate collagen production (Provides texture, resiliency and shape 7). 1 The vasodilatory effect widens blood vessels to allow more blood flow or oxygenated blood thus reducing the build - up of fluid between the cells. 8 "Fewer fats cells result in a firm and younger looking skin." 11 The therapeutic process provides treatment for stretch marks, cellulite (including puffiness under the eye 8), and scars with outstanding results. Also, the process improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by eliminating fatty deposits (thighs, hips, tummies, arms or any area of the body 10). 6 On average, the area surrounding the stomach requires four injections to provide skin rejuvenation. 10

Carbon Dioxide Therarpy interacts with the normal metabolism in the human body: Carbon Dioxide is produced by the cells in the body, transported in the blood and exhaled through the lungs. 8

Recommended carbox therapy is fifteen to twenty sessions to eliminate cellulite or depending on what needs to be done. "Each session lasts between 10 to 15 minutes." 8 Average carboxytherapy skin rejuvenation treatment results sustained for five to six months, however may last longer (years) depending on regular exercise, nutritional supplements, healthy diet, otherwise repeated treatment is necessary. 3 Carbo3000 is a device designed to provide carboxy therapy: Increase skin elasticity and reduce cellulite. 9 The Dubai - based Kalium Group of Companies distribute RioBlush Carbon Dioxide CO2 Rejuvenation Therarpy system in the Middle East: Injects carbon dioxide via micro-injections underneath the skin. 16

According to study at the University of Siena Italy: Researchers studied 48 women undergoing carbon dioxide treatment for three weeks. As a result of the therapy the women lost fat in their thigh, knee and stomach. "At the same time their skin became thicker and their cellulite smother." 11

Number of articles (google search carboxy) written expect carbox therapy eventually will become more popular by maintaining natural expressions than compared to Botox skin aging treatment. 10 Also, the therapy is a better target weight loss procedure compared to liposuction (12): A successful liposuction treatment requires a competent or trained surgeon otherwise fatty tissue may not be totally removed. Carbox therapy provides a better or complementary treatment to liposuction for the treatment of persistent skin irregularity. Besides, reported more complication common during liposuction surgery than Carboxy treatment. 13

Carbon dioxide therapy provides treatment for diabetic ulcers, psoriasis and erectile dysfunction. Future studies underway to examine the feasibility of carboxy to provide treatment for vaginal rejuvenation: Preliminary studies shown tissues plump up and lubricating glands regain function. 10

Carboxy therapy treatment is available at spas and cosmetic surgery clinics. Estimated cost for the therapy
$60 - $150 per session. Maintenance sessions are recommended after five months otherwise a healthy lifestyle will prolong repeat treatment. 14

Side effects of carbon dioxide therapy minimal: Possible bruising on the injection site (red and puffy 15), cracking sensation of the skin, and moderate or low pain is dissipated applying an anesthetic cream. 10 The degree of pain in each injection site is equivalent to level of pain experienced during electrolysis. 15 "The Rioblush Carboxy Therapy system on the market which provides heated gas, which dramatically reduces discomfort." 18 Following treatment not recommend the injection site be emerged in water for four hours, such as baths, saunas, and swimming. 17 Also, patients should avoid strenuous physical activity for two hours. 18 No long term side effects have been noted during the past seventy years carboxy therapy treated aging skin. 10

References:

1.) Carbon dioxide heralded as latest beauty miracle - http://www.eternalyouth.co.uk/newsarticle.php?recordID=18344369

2.) Carboxytherapy, a New Nonsurgical Eye Rejuvenation Procedure Introduced to Houston by Dr. Zaniewski-Singh - http://www.prweb.com/releases/carboxytherapy/rejuvenation/prweb1398524.htm

3.) How long do the benefits last? - http://www.antiagingdirectoryonline.com/sub_page.php?id=248

4.) CARBOXY THERAPY - http://www.hydrohealth.co.th/index.php?lay=show&ac=article&Id=5322523&Ntype=35

5.) Cellulite: Everything You Want to Know and More - http://www.drlenkravitz.com/Articles/cellulite.html

6.) CARBOXYTHERAPY - http://carboxytherapy.com/

7.) Collagen - http://www.cosmeticskin.com/skin-collagen.shtml

8.) Carboxy Therapy Treatments - http://www.bodynewmedspa.com/experience/carboxy/index.html

9.) Carboxy Therapy - http://www.alibaba.com/product-tp/12295183/Carboxy_Therapy.html

10.) Carboxy Therapy 69 - http://hubpages.com/hub/Carboxy-Therapy

11.) Carbon Dioxide: A new anti-aging treatment! - http://www.skincareblog.org/entry/carbon-dioxide-as-new-anti-aging-treatment/

12.) What is Carboxytherapy? - http://www.antiagingdirectoryonline.com/sub_page.php?id=245

13.) Carbon Dioxide Therapy (Carboxytherapy) - http://www.docshop.com/2007/07/12/carbon-dioxide-therapy-712/

14.) Carboxytherapy - http://www.sensational.com/diet/Carboxytherapy.html?mcp=3599

15.) Trick or treatment? Carboxy therapy - http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/beauty/article4587757.ece

16.) Kalium Group of Companies introduces the RioBlush Carboxy Therapy - Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Rejuvenatio - http://www.arabianbusiness.com/press_releases/detail/17590

17.) Carboxytherap, Tijuana Mexico carboxy - http://myaestheticmedicalcenter.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=40&Itemid=64

18.) Treatments Rioblush Carboxy Therapy - http://www.thebodyclinic.co.uk/treatment-rioblush-sub.php