Stretchmarks treatment using CARBOXYTHERAPY

Small portable CO2 device

Dr Cadic Philippe pcadic@gmail.com www.skin-breath.com www.carboxyworld.com

London 2011
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Conflict of interest
2008-2010 - Carboxytherapy trainer and consultant for the major companies selling CO2 equipment 2008 - 2010 - Consulting for the creation of a CO2 equipment 2010 until now - inventor of C2P Healthcare Skin-Breath ultraportable Carboxytherapy pen (Uk distribution: Lifestyle Aesthetics) + shareholder.

Contents
Strech mark definition Current treatment commonly used Why carboxytherapy Carboxytherapy definition Physiopathology indications / ci / side effects / complications How CO2 machines are built Protocols and technique Results My feelings after a few hundred sessions Conclusion

What is a Stretch mark

Narrow streak-like lines On the surface of the skin. Also known as stria or striae. Often red or purple at first, Gradually fading to a silvery-white colour. 1-10mm wide A few cms long.
Stretch marks occur in dermis when the skin is stretched considerably over a short period of time. This rapid stretching causes the dermis to break in places and allow the deeper layers of the skin to show through,

What is a Stretch mark

90% of women after pregnancy after a fast growth + puberty hormonal changes after corticoids (Cushing syndrome, corticosteroid treatments, derived use of topic corticoids to bleach dark skin types) after bodybuilding (steroids, muscle growth, diuretics)

Common used treatments

Young red strech marks:
Lasers to erase microvascularisation (KTP, PDL, Copper Bromide laser)

White old corrugated SM: Dermabrasion Peeling (TCA) Near infrared lasers: 1064 nm, 1320 nm, 1450 nm, 1550 nm Fractional ablative lasers: CO2, ERBIUM Mesotherapy ==> all treatment strategies aiming to start a healing process after a trauma to the skin.

So why Carboxytherapy?
The same idea:
create a mid dermis trauma to initiate a healing process (collagen, healing factors...) optimize the healing process with more oxygen and more onsite vascularisation

==> start and improve a healing process Dermis detachment using co2 gas

Carboxytherapy ? What is it ?
mesotherapy like injections injections into the dermis or hypodermis small amonts of medical grade CO2 gaz using a 0,22 micron filter using a mesotherapy 30G needle

Carboxytherapy physiopathology
3 Effects

The borh effect: in the presence of CO2, the binding affinity between haemoglobin and oxygen is lowered --> more oxygen is released on site.
(Temperature level may improve the O2 release)

Carboxytherapy physiopathology
Neovascularization and blood flow increase has been demonstrated by laser doppler and biopsies --> more oxygen, more healing factors released on site.
Duchne-Marullaz P, Talvard J. Influence dinjections sous-cutanes de gaz thermal de Royat sur la teneur en anhydride carbonique du sang veineux effrent. Thrapie 1986;21:143-6 Motz B, Bassenge E, Hartmann B. Effects of CO2 therapy in Raynauds syndrom. Results of a controlled trial. Br j Dermatol 1998 ACTA/Casi clinici ACTA PHLEBOL 2007;8:000-000 Carboxytherapy: effects on microcirculation and its use in the treatment of severe lymphedema V. VARLARO 1, G. MANZO 1, F. MUGNAINI 1, C. BISACCI 1, P. FIORUCCI 1, P. DE RANGO 2, R. BISACCI 1

Carboxytherapy physiopathology
improved collagen turnover and fiber reorganization have been demonstrated by studies.

Carboxytherapy equipment

Rather simple A Co2 source (cartridge or tank) A pressure regulator to reduce to 10-35 Psi A flow regulator
Some machines are electronically driven Some are fully mechanic

Carboxytherapy and stretch marks indications

White stretch marks Old Stretch marks Corrugated stretch marks Dark skin types

Alone or combined with other treatments

Carboxytherapy and stretch marks Contra indications side effects and complication
CI
Healing disease Coagulation disorders Needle phobia CardioVascular event / thrombosis Severe respiratory disorders

Side effects and complication = low profile of risk = mesotherapy risks

Pain Vagal syndrom Haematoma Skin infection Scar

Carboxytherapy & SM: Protocol and technique

4 to 10 sessions 2 to 4 weeks between sessions 80 to 150 cc/min flow (high flows) intradermal injection 30G needle with bevel up skin disinfection prior to any injections injections along each mark, 2 cm spaced end point: popcorn effect, warmth feeling. redness after deflation. painful technique (emla, nitrous oxyde. ..) no downtime no post injection treatment or cream (hemoclar homeopathy to prevent reduce hematomas )

Carboxytherapy & SM: Protocol and technique

After injection
Pop-corn effect, 1 to 2 minutes after injection Erythema, lasts from 5 to 10 minutes after injection Warmth sensation 5 to 10 minutes after injection Then back to normal appearance

Carboxytherapy & SM: Some results

3 sessions , monthly spaced, 90 cc/min. 52 years old French Female.

Carboxytherapy & SM: Some results

Female ~ Age 23: Old SM after pregnancy PhotoType 3 - 4 sessions - 120cc/min every 4 weeks

Carboxytherapy & SM: Some results

Female: PhotoType 4 - 3 sessions on her legs at 80cc/min every 3 weeks Courtesy Dr Denis Wolf London

My feelings after several hundreds sessions

Complementary to other modalities (combine+++) Less results on thin white superficial SM Better results on old, deep, corrugated SM Better results on dark skin types Good candidates see results after a few sessions (reduced depth) Low investment for the physician Reduced cost for the patient. It never completely deletes SM: only improvement.

My feelings after several hundreds sessions

Although we have nothing perfect to remove SM, Carbon Dioxide Therapy should be considered as a possible modality for treating old deep stretch marks. It is not invasive. It has a low profile of risk. It is not expensive.

Thank you much

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