It seems carbon dioxide may be the next competitor to Botox and fillers. The gas that gives drinks their pop is the latest weapon for cosmetic doctors. When it’s injected below the skin it can apparently do everything from melt away fat and stretch marks to tighten jowls and combat dark circles under the eyes.
It is injected below the skin, where it is said to work wonders from melting away fat and stretch marks to tightening jowls and combating dark circles under the eyes. Doctors say the jabs dilate blood vessels, boosting the flow of blood and oxygen and nourishing the regeneration of skin cells. Deep injections can kill fat cells, it is claimed. More recently, research by the University of Siena in Italy showed it is effective at smoothing skin and reducing fat. It’s big in Europe even for balding. But can Carboxytherapy really do so much? Read more.