Carboxytherapy is a technique that must be indicated and be applied by a doctor who must initially evaluate the patient to check if there are any contraindications to receive the treatment. CONTRAINDICATIONS Congenital heart disease, severe heart failure, recent heart infarction or instable angina pectoris, congestive heart disease and restrictive pulmonary disease Mitral and aortic valve stenosis Decompensated arterial high blood pressure. Acute thrombosis, recent phlebitis or pulmonary embolism Severe cerebrovascular disease, recent cerebrovascular accident Patients with chronic obstructive lung disease, CO2 retention, sleep apnea and cor pulmonale Renal failure, dialysis Epilepsy Acute skin bacterial or viral infection / local inflammation Gangrene Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus Patients with immunosuppression or immunosuppressant drugs Pregnant Women and lactation: precautionary principle Severe anaemia, bleeding diseases (Willebrand's disorder, haemophilia) Chemotherapy and active malignancies Use of acetazolamide (Edemox) & diclofenamide (Glauconide). SIDE EFFECTS Carboxytherapy is quite a secure procedure. As any other medical procedure, it has some side effects, commonly reported by patients. These effects are: Pain: The pain is rather slow to occur, giving the time for the operator to change the point of injection. Bruises: 30% of the patients are reporting bruises. This is a normal side effect of mesotherapy. They usually disappear in 4 to 5 days. Oedema: oedema is frequent in caborxytherapy. It is a normal reaction of the skin which has been hurt. It normally disappears in a couple of days. Erythema : may also occur and will stay for a few days also. Carboxytherapy leads to vasodilation, therefore erythema. Crackles sensations: these sensations are common in carboxytherapy. They normally stay no more than a few hours. Sensations of heavy legs: are often reported. They are due to vasodilation. They do not stay over a couple of hours. Click the following links for more information: 1.- Introduction 2.- Indications 3.- Contraindications and side effects 4.- Frequently asked questions 5.- Photo Gallery If you would like additional information regarding our services or to request an appointment, you can contact us by phone (952 80 53 68) or by email .