Skin Carboxytherapy

Carbon Dioxide Therapy for Skin Rejuvenation

Skin Carboxytherapy is a minimally invasive treatment involving the controlled administration of sterile carbon dioxide gas into or beneath the skin. The technique has been used within aesthetic and dermatological practice for a range of concerns and is based on physiological responses that occur when carbon dioxide levels temporarily increase within the treated tissue.

At YT Medical, Skin Carboxytherapy may be considered where the objective is to support skin quality, circulation and tissue remodelling rather than create immediate filler-style volume. It can be used as a standalone treatment in selected patients or incorporated into a broader regenerative or skin-rejuvenation programme where there is a clear reason to do so.

How Does Carboxytherapy Work?

Carbon dioxide is naturally produced by the body as part of normal metabolism. During Carboxytherapy, controlled quantities of medical-grade CO₂ are introduced into the selected tissue. This produces a temporary local response involving changes in blood flow and oxygen delivery, while research has also investigated potential effects on collagen organisation and tissue remodelling.

The gas is subsequently dispersed and eliminated naturally through the body’s normal respiratory processes. Treatment does not leave a permanent implant or volumising substance within the skin.

Although Carboxytherapy has been used for many years, treatment protocols and the quality of evidence vary considerably between aesthetic indications. It should therefore be viewed as one possible skin-regeneration approach rather than a universal treatment for ageing or poor skin quality.

What Can Skin Carboxytherapy Be Used For?

Research has explored Carboxytherapy for concerns including facial skin ageing, fine lines, skin laxity, selected scars, stretch marks and changes around the eye area. The most appropriate applications depend on the treatment technique, depth and individual patient’s skin.

Where the concern is primarily related to substantial volume loss, deeper scarring or significant laxity, another treatment may provide a more appropriate result. YT Medical can also consider options including regenerative injectables, Medical or RF Microneedling, HIFU and laser procedures according to what is actually contributing to the concern.

The under-eye area requires particularly careful assessment. Dark circles, for example, can result from pigmentation, hollowing, vascular visibility, skin quality or a combination of factors, and no single treatment is appropriate for every presentation.

What Does Treatment Involve?

A fine needle is used to introduce controlled amounts of carbon dioxide into the planned treatment area. Patients may experience pressure, warmth, stinging or a temporary sensation of fullness as the gas enters and disperses through the tissue.

Temporary redness, swelling, tenderness, bruising or a crackling sensation beneath the skin can occur following treatment. These effects are generally short-lived, although response varies according to treatment area and technique.

A course may be recommended because changes in tissue quality develop progressively rather than immediately following one treatment.

Evidence and Expectations

Systematic reviews have reported encouraging results for Carboxytherapy across several aesthetic and dermatological applications, including aspects of facial rejuvenation. However, studies often involve relatively small numbers of patients and use different treatment protocols and outcome measures.

YT Medical therefore takes a measured approach to expected results. The treatment may improve selected aspects of skin quality in suitable patients, but it cannot stop the ageing process or guarantee a particular degree of tightening or rejuvenation.