I've had stretch marks on my arms, forearms and shoulders ever since I was 12 years old. I gained a lot of weight as a pre-teen and teenager and have since lost most of it. I am now 23 and left with these horrible marks. I am an african american female so I am hesitant about using lasers. I've read that carboxytherapy is "the best development in stretch mark treatment in years." Does it really work? Will it work on old stretch marks?
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Answer: Does Carboxytherapy work for stretchmarks?
Yes! Carboxytherapy re starts the healing process in a scar where healing has stopped short and left an indentation or mark. The first thing that happens is that the gas will break up the adhesions in the scar tissue while increasing the circulation in the area. This allows area to redeposit...
Hi!
ABSOLUTELY! I have been using carboxy to fix uneven liposuction for 20 years now. The way it works is that the Carboxy will smooth out the scar tissues, and any uneven leftover fat. It softens the scar tissue and the CO2 reduces the size of the fat cells so the area smooths. More...
Hi Josephine,
YES! Carboxy therapy works well for dark circles and puffy under eye area if the problem is caused by poor circulation as that is how it works for those problems.
Poor circulation under the eyes can be from: genetics ( you are born with it, mom or dad has it),...