Appointment

Aesthetic Medicine · Body · Face

Carboxytherapy

Medical CO₂ injection carboxytherapy for selected face and body indications. Aesthetic improvements have been reported in the literature, but results vary and cannot be guaranteed.

Duration
45 min
Recovery
Quickly
Results
Progressive and variable
Anesthesia
None
Price
From CHF 120
Book an appointment

The treatment

What is
Carboxytherapy?

Carboxytherapy is a minimally invasive technique in which sterile medical carbon dioxide (CO₂) is administered intradermally or subcutaneously using a fine needle. A local increase in CO₂ produces vasodilation and changes in tissue perfusion and oxygenation. Other mechanisms, including dermal remodelling, are also being studied.

On the body, carboxytherapy has been studied in particular for improving the appearance of cellulite and certain stretch marks. Clinical studies have reported improvements, but evidence remains limited and protocols are heterogeneous. It therefore cannot be guaranteed to eliminate cellulite or stretch marks and is not a weight-loss treatment.

On the face, carboxytherapy has been studied for certain signs of skin ageing and the periocular area. Small studies have reported improvements in some aesthetic parameters.

Treatment areas and protocols are determined individually following medical assessment. The number and frequency of sessions depend on the indication, area, response to treatment and device protocol.

Pain or discomfort during injection, pressure or distension, temporary swelling, redness or bruising may occur. A prior consultation is required to assess suitability, precautions and contraindications.

Why choose this treatment

  • Minimally invasive medical treatment for the face and body
  • Body: studied in particular for cellulite and certain stretch marks
  • Face: studied for certain signs of skin ageing and the periocular area

How it works

The treatment
process.

01
Before

Prior consultation

Before treatment, the physician assesses suitability and your medical history. Report pregnancy, current medication, particularly treatment affecting coagulation, as well as significant cardiovascular, respiratory, kidney or liver disease and any infection or lesion in the treatment area. Final contraindications are determined according to your situation and the device protocol.

02
During

Application of the treatment

After disinfection, sterile medical CO₂ is administered through a fine needle, intradermally or subcutaneously according to the indication, the facial or body area and the protocol. Temporary pressure, distension, warmth or pain may be felt. Settings are adapted by the physician to the treatment area.

03
After

Post-Procedure Care & Follow-Up

Temporary swelling, redness, tenderness, local pain or bruising may occur after treatment. Duration varies between individuals. Follow the physician's instructions and contact the clinic in the event of a significant, unusual or persistent reaction.

Pricing

Detailed pricing

Prices in our Geneva centers

  • Face/dark circles — 1 session CHF 120
  • Face/dark circles — 6 sessions CHF 580
  • Face/dark circles — 10 sessions + 11th free CHF 950
  • Cellulite/microcirculation — 1 session CHF 220
  • Cellulite/microcirculation — 6 sessions CHF 1 050
  • Cellulite/microcirculation — 10 sessions + 11th free CHF 1 800

Frequently asked questions

What you'd like
to know before your session.

What is carboxytherapy?+
Carboxytherapy is a minimally invasive technique using intradermal or subcutaneous injections of sterile medical CO₂. It has been studied in aesthetic medicine for different face and body indications.
What can be treated on the body?+
The literature has studied carboxytherapy in particular for the appearance of cellulite and certain stretch marks. Improvements have been reported, but evidence remains limited and we do not guarantee their disappearance.
What can be treated on the face?+
Carboxytherapy has been studied for certain signs of skin ageing and the periocular area. Some studies report aesthetic improvements, but evidence remains limited. A specific indication is therefore established following medical assessment.
Is it effective for dark circles?+
Some small studies have evaluated carboxytherapy in the periocular area and reported improvements. Dark circles can have several different causes, so their disappearance cannot be guaranteed and a physician must first determine whether treatment is appropriate.
Is it painful?+
Pain or discomfort during injection is possible. Pressure, distension or warmth may also be felt.
How many sessions are needed?+
Published protocols vary. The number and spacing of sessions are determined individually according to the indication, area and response to treatment.
Does it cause weight loss?+
No. Carboxytherapy should not be presented as a weight-loss treatment.
What side effects may occur?+
Pain or discomfort, temporary swelling, redness and bruising have been reported. Any significant, unusual or persistent reaction should be reported to the physician.
Who performs the treatment?+
At our clinic, carboxytherapy is performed by a physician following prior assessment.

Carboxytherapy · Aesthetic Medicine · Body · Face

Interested by
Carboxytherapy?

No-commitment consultation to see if this treatment is right for you.

Book an appointment

No commitment · Instant confirmation