Water Retention Reduction
Therapies for fluid drainage, microcirculation and a sense of lightness
Duration
Approximately 15–30 minutes per session
Invasiveness
Minimally invasive (carboxytherapy) or non-invasive (pressotherapy)
Recovery
No downtime; immediate return to activities
Sessions
Usually a course of 8–12 sessions, 1–2 per week
The Treatment
What it is
The water retention treatment uses techniques such as carboxytherapy and pressotherapy to support lymphatic drainage and improve microcirculation, reducing swelling and a feeling of heaviness, particularly in the legs and ankles.
How it works
- 01
Assessment of the condition and choice of the most suitable technique (carboxytherapy and/or pressotherapy).
- 02
Carboxytherapy: micro-injections of medical carbon dioxide that stimulate circulation.
- 03
Pressotherapy: controlled pressure that stimulates the lymphatic system and fluid drainage.
Before & After
Illustrative images, not of real patients. Results may vary from person to person.
Scientific Evidence
Carboxytherapy acts on microcirculation and drainage through vasodilation and tissue oxygenation.
Pressotherapy supports lymphatic drainage and may give a sense of lightness from the first sessions.
References
- Pianez, L.R., Custódio, F.S., Guidi, R.M., de Freitas, J.N. and Sant'Ana, E. (2016) 'Effectiveness of carboxytherapy in the treatment of cellulite in healthy women: a pilot study', Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 9, pp. 183–190.
Indicative information for educational purposes, not a substitute for a medical consultation. Duration, number of sessions and results vary from person to person and are subject to individual clinical assessment.
Begin your journey
Book a first consultation: we listen to your needs and define the most suitable path together, with clear information on timing and expected results