Carboxytherapy: Q&A
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I'm a 52-year-old female and I have severe dark circles all around my eyes. I want to have a Carboxytherapy procedure, and I want to know if it's safe. Thank you.
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in Brooklyn.NY
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Carboxytherapy is safe, even around the eyes
At first, carbon dioxide should not be confounded with carbon monoxide, which is indeed a really toxic gas. A little more oxygen in the chemical structure makes the difference.
Carbon dioxide, the gaseous medium used in Carboxytherapy is safe, well known and has been used in medical procedures frequently and for different reasons. Large amounts are e.g. used to inflate the abdomen in laparoscopy for better view and access. It is produced by the body in the process of...
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