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What are the side effects of getting carboxytherapy? i want to reduce the stretch marks on my stomach and legs, which i obtained from gaining weight when i was pregnant with my second child. i'm slightly worried that there may be some dangerous side effec

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Dr. Julio Garcia answered

In : In my honest opinion i think the biggest side effect form the carboxytherapy is that you might get an infection and you likely will not see any improvement.

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Dr. Rene Perez answered

Pain: Mostly pain. Carboxytherapy is not very effective for stretch marks. Some patients get better results from PRP with less pain involved

Answered 10/7/2014

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A member asked:

What are the side effects of getting carboxytherapy? i want to reduce the stretch marks on my stomach and legs, which i obtained from gaining weight when i was pregnant with my second child. i'm slightly worried that there may be some dangerous side effec

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Julio Garcia answered

Dr Ali agreed

Dr. Rene Perez answered

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