CO2 Lift Carboxytherapy
A painless, no-downtime carboxytherapy gel that oxygenates and brightens the skin — and speeds recovery after facelift and liposuction.
CO2 Lift is a non-invasive carboxytherapy treatment — a carbon-dioxide gel that’s applied to the skin to boost oxygenation and circulation, like a localized version of a hyperbaric-oxygen treatment. It hydrates, brightens, and firms the skin with zero downtime, and it’s a favorite for speeding recovery after surgery.
Read the deeper dive in our post on CO2 Lift for facials and faster recovery.
CO2 Lift — Oxygenate & Glow
CO2 Lift works by applying a carbon-dioxide gel to the skin. As the CO2 is absorbed, the body responds by increasing blood flow and oxygen delivery to the area — the same principle as carboxytherapy, delivered painlessly through the skin’s surface. The result is skin that looks more hydrated, brighter, and firmer.
As a facial, it’s a great pre-event glow or part of routine skin maintenance, with visible results after a single session and no downtime. Used after a facelift or liposuction, it helps reduce swelling and bruising and supports faster healing.
The treatment is comfortable, suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin, and can be combined with other treatments for an added boost.
- Dull, dehydrated skin
- A quick pre-event glow
- Reducing swelling & bruising after surgery
- Supporting wound healing
Non-invasive and painless — you can return to normal activities immediately, and it’s safe for sensitive skin.
What to Expect
✓ Medically reviewed by Dr. Andre Y. Levesque, MD · Board-certified plastic surgeon (ABPS) · Last reviewed May 7, 2026
CO2 Lift is one of the simplest treatments we offer.
Application
The two-part carboxytherapy gel is mixed and applied to the treatment area.
Absorption
The gel sits for a short time as the CO2 is absorbed and circulation increases; many patients feel a gentle tingle.
Reveal
The gel is removed to reveal brighter, hydrated skin. Results are immediate with a series enhancing long-term benefits.
Is CO2 Lift Right for You?
CO2 Lift suits almost anyone who wants a no-downtime skin boost or a faster recovery. It’s a good fit if you:
- Want brighter, more hydrated skin with no downtime
- Are recovering from a facelift or liposuction and want to heal faster
- Have sensitive skin that doesn’t tolerate aggressive treatments
- Want a quick refresh before an event
We also offer CO2Lift V, a carboxytherapy gel formulated for intimate wellness. Ask us at your visit if it’s of interest.
How Carboxytherapy Works
CO2 Lift is a form of carboxytherapy. When the carbon-dioxide gel is applied, CO2 diffuses into the skin and the body reads it as a local rise in carbon dioxide — so it responds by sending more oxygen-rich blood to the area (a version of the “Bohr effect”). The result is a surge of circulation and oxygenation that hydrates, brightens, and firms, much like a localized hyperbaric-oxygen treatment, but painless and without a chamber.
That same boost in blood flow is why CO2 Lift is so useful after surgery. Following a facelift or liposuction, better circulation and oxygen delivery can help reduce swelling and bruising and support faster, healthier healing. Compared with more aggressive resurfacing, CO2 Lift asks nothing of your schedule — there’s no peeling, redness, or downtime — making it easy to use on its own for a glow or as a gentle complement to almost any other treatment.
Carboxytherapy in a no-downtime mask
CO2LIFT is a topical carboxytherapy treatment — not a laser. The gel mask generates carbon dioxide at the skin’s surface, which prompts a natural response (the Bohr effect) that increases local oxygen delivery and circulation. The result is hydrated, plumper, brighter-looking skin with zero downtime. CO2LIFT PRO is used for the face and body, and CO2LIFT V is formulated for intimate skin rejuvenation. Because it’s gentle and non-invasive, it’s a popular add-on after resurfacing, microneedling, or injectables to soothe and enhance the glow.
Relaxing, and zero downtime
The mask is applied and left in place for roughly 30–45 minutes; you may feel a light tingling or bubbling sensation as it works. There is no peeling, no redness to hide, and nothing to recover from — you can return to your day immediately.
Skin looks refreshed and hydrated right away, and results build with a series. It pairs especially well as a calming, brightening finish to more intensive treatments.
- Instant hydration and glow before an event
- Dull, tired, or dehydrated skin
- Soothing skin after other treatments
- A gentle, no-downtime option for any skin type
Frequently Asked Questions
Carboxytherapy, without a needle
CO2LIFT is a carboxytherapy treatment delivered as a topical gel mask — no needles, no lasers, no downtime. When the two-part gel is applied, it generates carbon dioxide that's absorbed into the skin. Your body reads that as a signal to send more oxygen-rich blood to the area (a natural process called the Bohr effect), which boosts circulation, deep hydration, and collagen activity. The result is skin that looks plumper, brighter, and more even after a single treatment, with more improvement over a series.
Because it's completely non-invasive and soothing, CO2LIFT is also an excellent recovery accelerator — many patients use it after a laser, a peel, microneedling, or surgery to calm inflammation and speed healing. CO2LIFT V applies the same technology to intimate and vaginal skin for hydration and rejuvenation.
Gentle enough for almost everyone
Because there's no heat and no injury to the skin, CO2LIFT is one of the gentlest treatments we offer. It suits all skin types and tones, causes no downtime, and is a comfortable choice for sensitive skin or for anyone who wants a visible glow before an event with zero recovery time. It's a natural add-on to a facial, a peel, or an energy treatment.
It isn't a replacement for resurfacing or injectables when your goal is significant wrinkle or volume correction — it's a hydration-and-glow treatment that complements those. At your visit we'll be candid about what a single session versus a series will realistically do for your skin, and how CO2LIFT fits alongside your other treatments.
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no-downtime glow?
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