Medical indications Improve or restore microcirculation function when damaged. Chronic venous insufficiency, chronic veno-lymphatic insufficiency, venous ulcers. Peripheral arteriopathies, microangiopathies, arterial vascular pathologies Improves venous insufficiency and varicose veins an spider veins Psoriasis Skin ulcers, arterial diseases associated with diabetes, gangrenous toes, and artherosclerosis obliterans, Raynauds syndrome Erectile dysfunction due to vascular disorders Rheumatism (acute or chronic). Pain due to acute arthritis and sports medicine, arthrosis, and muscular spasm Aesthetic indications Improve circulation, oxygenation and tissue perfusion Stimulate collagen production Improve tone and skin elasticity Improve laxity of face and body skin Reduce local adiposity For that reasons Carboxytherapy is used for: Cellulite reduction Skin laxity (arms, chest, hands ...) Old stretch marks Face wrinkles Localized fat & weight reduction with or without liposuction Hair loss Recent scars and acne scars Pre & post liposuction: Liposuction complementary solution to clear pending irregularities. Eye wrinkles, under-eye dark circles Submentonian Fat Skin rejuvenation (face, neck, decolletage, hands) Click the following links for more information: 1.- Introduction 2.- Indications 3.- Contraindications and side effects 4.- Frequently asked questions 5.- Photo Gallery References Villarejo Kede, M.P.; Serra, A.; Cezimbra, M. 2005. Guia de beleza e juventude para homens e mulheres Hartmann B.R., Bassenge E., Pittler M.: "Effect of carbon dioxide enriched water on the cutaneous microcirculation and oxygen tension in the skin of the foot". Angiology, 48, 957, 1997. Savin E., Bailliart O., Bonnin P., et al.: "Vasomotor effects of transcutaneous CO2 in stage Il peripheral occlusive arterial disease". Angiology, 1995. Sep; 46(9): 785-91. 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Carbon dioxide therapy in the treatment of localized adiposities: clinical study and histopathological correlations. Aesthetic Plast Surg, 2001 May-Jun; 25(3): 170-4. Schmidt, J, Monnet, P, Normand, B, Fabry, R. Microcirculatory and clinical effects of serial percutaneous application of carbon dioxide in primary and secondary Raynaud´s phenomenon. Vasa. 2005 May; 34(2):93-100. 75. U.Wollina, MD, Heinig, B, Uhlemann, MD. Transdermal CO2 Application in Chronic Wounds. Case Reports. Lower Extremity Wounds 3(2); 2004. Lopez, JC. Carbon Dioxide Therapy. University Hospital of Siena: Italy; 2005. If you would like additional information regarding our services or to request an appointment, you can contact us by phone (952 80 53 68) or by email .