Carboxytherapy is a medical treatment based on controlled subcutaneous microinjections of carbon dioxide (CO₂) to enhance microcirculation, tissue metabolism and skin quality. Originating from spa and vascular medicine, it has been used for many years in aesthetic medicine to address cellulite, localised fat deposits, heavy legs and mild to moderate skin laxity.
Injected CO₂ induces vasodilation, increases blood flow and tissue oxygenation, and activates lipolytic mechanisms, helping to reduce stubborn fat pockets that do not respond well to diet and exercise. Improved circulation also makes the skin appear firmer, smoother and more radiant, especially when combined with healthy lifestyle measures.
Treatment options
At MAVIT, carboxytherapy is included in a fully personalised treatment plan following clinical and vascular assessment and a review of lifestyle, diet and physical activity. Treatment is delivered in courses of outpatient sessions, with frequency and duration defined by the physician according to cellulite pattern, fat localisation, microcirculatory issues and degree of skin laxity.
Carboxytherapy can be combined with mesotherapy, radiofrequency, VelaShape and other body treatments, together with tailored lifestyle advice, aiming to improve tissue quality, enhance drainage, reduce swelling and heaviness, diminish localised fat deposits and support skin firmness. The expected outcome is a lighter leg sensation, a more harmonious body contour and firmer, more even-looking skin, within a structured and safe medical approach.
