What is Carbossi?

 

Carbossi USA identifies this product as a general use, medical gas delivery system and cannot give particular indication for the use of this product. Specific uses of this device for particular indication are ultimately the responsibility of the physician, but note that the sale and use of this product is limited to, and on the order of, a physician. Carbossi USA has relayed studies and uses of this product for particular indications as presented by university studies, and/or practicing physicians, that presented "Carbossi Therapy" at national and international aesthetic conferences. Carbossi USA, in connection with Carbossi Italy does hereby divulge that over 20,000 applications of this device for numerous indications (indications not specifically endorsed by the companies), have had a zero mortality rate and a zero adverse/complication rate.

 

Minor side affects include: minor pain, aches, crepitance, often there are no side affects. When side affects are reported, they do not to last more than 20/30 minutes.

The Carbomed Unit is approved as a CE marked (European community approved) medical device for the treatment of circulatory/vascular pathologies, including the treatment of diabetic ulcers, vascular ulcers, reducing cellulite, aesthetic body contouring and treating burns.

What is Carboxytherapy?

Carboxytherapy Therapy is the new, simple and proven technique that can dramatically improve the appearance of cellulite by improving local tissue metabolism and perfusion. Treatments are rapid, comfortable and effective for a high percentage of patients.

 

How is Carboxytherapy Therapy performed?

It is a non surgical method. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is infiltrated into the subcutaneous tissue through a tiny 30G needle (0.3mm in diameter). From the injection point, the carbon dioxide diffuses easily into adjacent tissues.

 

How does the carbon dioxide work?

Carboxytherapy Therapy works in two complimentary ways. Firstly, and quite simply carbon dioxide mechanically kills fat cells. Secondly, it also has a strong vasodilatory effect (causes dilation of blood vessels) on the capillaries in the area. Wider vessels mean bigger and stronger blood flow to the area, which means more oxygen. The increase in oxygen is important because it eliminates the built up fluid from between the cells. The end result is fewer fat cells and firmer subcutaneous tissue.

 

Is it painful?

No. Some patients can experience a light tingling sensation near the injection site. It disappears within a matter of seconds. As a result of the increased circulation, the area surrounding the injection site may feel warmer for 10 to 20 minutes.

 

What should I avoid after treatment?

Avoid emerging in water for 4 hours after the treatment such as baths, swimming, or saunas.

 

How many sessions are necessary?

Between 15 and 20 sessions are necessary to eliminate cellulite. Ideally they should be carried out every other day, although sometimes two or even one session per week will be enough. This will depend on the extent of your cellulite. Each session lasts between 10 to 15 minutes.

 

How many sessions before I see an improvement?

After the 5th session you will see that your skin looks noticeably healthier. Around the 8-10 session mark, you will appreciate that your subcutaneous tissue is firmer. Before the treatment program ends you will have firmer, cellulite free skin.

 

How long do the benefits last?

This depends entirely on you. If you choose to follow a healthy diet complemented by regular exercise, the cellulite can stay away for years. If you tend to succumb to culinary temptations and never quite find the time for that 10km run, the cellulite will return much quicker. On average, it'll be 5 to 6 months before you see it starting to creep back in. It's best to nip it in the bud at this stage. If you're vigilant, 3 to 5 sessions will get you back to smooth firm skin.

 

Isn't carbon dioxide toxic?

No. Carbon dioxide is naturally produced by the cells in our bodies every day of our life. It is a by product of metabolism. It is transported in the blood and exhaled through the lungs. In a study done published in the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal, no important side effects were linked to CO2 treatment. The study found that CO2 therapy is a safe therapy with no relevant side effects. Because of its lipolytic properties and positive effect on skin elasticity, CO2 therapy could play a useful role as a complement to surgical liposuction for the treatment of persistent skin irregularity.

 

For the treatment of Cellulite and Lipo-dissolve:

There is a general consensus that cellulite has its origins in microcirculatory alterations. We know that blood flow mediates the metabolic functions of adipose tissue. If we increase the blood flow via CDT, than we increase the metabolic activity in the adipose fat layer. I ask my patients not to eat 1 hour before or after treatment to maximize the metabolic effect of the gas. After several sessions a noticeable difference will be observed. A more noticeable result can be achieved sooner if CDT is combined with Mesotherapy or Hydro-Carbossi which is the use of CDT therapy immediately following a Lipodissolve or Mesotherapy for skin rejuvenation or cellulite. The added hydration after Lipodissolve will improve the C02-hemoglobin reaction resulting in hyper oxygenation of the tissues and therefore improve the circulation and the glycerides expulsion/mobilization from fat cells.