Carboxytherapy

Carboxytherapy Lesson

Carboxytherapy is an injection-based treatment involving intradermal or subcutaneous administration of medical-grade carbon dioxide (CO₂). It is used to improve microcirculation, oxygenation, and collagen production. In this lesson, you’ll learn the physiological mechanisms of CO₂ in the skin, proper injection techniques, safety protocols, and aesthetic standards.

What you’ll learn – theory

• Understand what carboxytherapy is – a procedure that involves injecting carbon dioxide for therapeutic and aesthetic purposes.
• Explore how CO₂ works in the tissues – boosting microcirculation, oxygenation, and stimulating collagen synthesis.
• Learn about the gas exchange process – how CO₂ affects local biochemical conditions and skin response.
• Recognize common skin reactions after treatment – including swelling, redness, mild pain, and a feeling of pressure.
• Review cell and tissue structure – to better understand biological responses to gas administration.
• Revisit facial bone anatomy – useful for identifying safe injection zones.
• Understand facial vascular anatomy – for effective and safe treatment application.
• Review facial nerve anatomy – to avoid sensitive areas and surface nerves.
• Learn about key facial muscles – relevant for skin-firming treatments.
• Deepen your knowledge of skin layers – focusing on target zones for CO₂ therapy.
• Identify skin disorders – both contraindications and indications for the procedure.
• Review blood-borne diseases and infection control principles.
• Learn safety and hygiene standards – including tool sterilization, disinfection, and waste disposal.
• Understand each step of the carboxytherapy procedure – from qualification to post-treatment care.
• Master gas injection techniques – including depth, angle, and application speed.
• Recognize contraindications – such as heart disease, cancer, pregnancy, or skin infections.
• Identify skin types and assess issues that can benefit from CO₂ therapy.
• Learn how to qualify clients – through consultation, indication review, and expectation assessment.
• Prepare your workspace – following aseptic techniques for carboxytherapy.
• Discover products used in the procedure – including needles, medical CO₂, and supporting formulas.
• Explore equipment and tools – types of devices, settings, and dosing systems.
• Reinforce safety measures – avoiding excessive pressure and monitoring skin reactions.
• Follow the carboxytherapy procedure step by step – from skin prep to post-treatment finish.
• Learn post-treatment guidelines – what to advise clients for optimal recovery and results.
• Combine carboxytherapy with other treatments – such as mesotherapy or facial massage.

What you’ll learn – practice

• Learn how to properly prepare your treatment area – with strict hygiene and safety standards.
• Get familiar with all required materials – needles, CO₂ device, gas, and protective supplies.
• Prepare the client’s skin – including cleansing, disinfection, and marking injection points.
• Practice the full carboxytherapy procedure – focusing on precision and client comfort.