Cryotherapy means “therapeutic use of cold”. It is used as a modality to stimulate a beneficial physiological response from the body.  We use the Kaasen, it is a handheld device that rapidly cools a targeted area of the body to about 39 degrees F using medical grade carbon dioxide to stimulate a natural body response.  Researchers in the UK have found that fat cells can’t survive these low temperatures.  The fat cells self-destruct through a process called a apoptosis. We can use localized cryotherapy to treat an area if inflammation and pain, post a sports injury to promote healing, cryo fascial to exfoliate the dead skin cells and tighten the skin or for fat reduction.

The results are generally visible from the first session and often very encouraging.  On average clients loose between ½-1 inch of fat.  Although not as common, some clients have lost up to 2 inches.   Most people see results after their first session. The results get more visible after each session.  On average around the 5-6th visit clients see significant change.

This is cold, so it will feel cold.  Just like if your outside in the snow for a long time you get a little bit of a numbing effect, but this passes a soon as the area starts to warm up.  The first session everyone is always a little bit nervous as this is new technology, but within 5 min they relax as we demonstrate the modality on our hand and then the client’s hand. We have not had any clients say it was “painful”, just cold in the area being treated.  Clients come to us even in the winter months.  When they start to see visible changes and their clothes feel looser, they are thrilled. 

The first session is $89 and includes a vibration plate and before and after pictures sent to your phone. This gives us a chance to see how well your body responds to the treatment and to see how you feel about the cold fat reduction modality. Can you handle the cold?

The results are permanent in the areas to be treated.  Those fat cells are destroyed and the lymphatic system will slowly clean them out of the body in urine and feces.

No, the area is smoother and contoured to fit your physique.  This enhances areas that you want enhanced.  Most clients want a smaller belly, waistline, or inner thighs.  Men usually look to eliminate fat deposits in their chest or lower back to enhance their physique.  Clients who work out regularly but still have stubborn areas of fat deposits love this treatment because now we can “spot treat” those stubborn areas and bring out more muscle definition.

We tell our clients to avoid taking warm showers 2 hrs before, no exercising 2 hrs before, no drinking hot liquids 2 hrs before their treatment.  The focus in cryo fat reduction is to decrease the body temp.   Cold liquids before treatment are encouraged.  If we are focusing on cryo for pain management, then the body temperature is irrelevant.

We let our clients know to wear something comfortable. If we are working on belly fat reduction, we do not want anything tight rubbing against your belly after the treatment for at least a couple of hours. Clients need to have something loose around the waist as jeans may cause an irritation to the area post treatment. Clients who are working on their thighs will need to either wear shorts, bikini bottom or under wear during their treatment session. Whatever the client is comfortable with is alright by us.  

No, this is not a full body chamber treatment.  The only area that needs to be exposed is the area being treated.  Often clients just need to roll up their shirt to uncover the belly area or lower back.  Clients who are working on their thighs will need to either wear shorts, bikini bottom or under wear. Whatever is the client’s comfort level is alright by us.

Applying moisturizing lotion to the area is good. If someone’s skin is sensitive, then we recommend using Aloe Vera Gel.  Taking a warm shower after treatment is fine.

Most of our clients have no issues with skin discolorations.   Some clients with darker skin tones who tend to have skin discolorations called PIH (Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation) after any previous  surgeries or after an injury or scar, who  had developed PIH are at greater risk.  If this may be of concern, then we recommend discussing this with a dermatologist or a doctor.  These clients usually use a prescription cream such as Retin A or hydroquinone 3 weeks prior treatment to prevent PIH.  The treatment focuses on calming down the melanocyte metabolism.   PIH is a condition that is possible after the following procedures: Laser procedures Acne Surgical incisions Chemical peels Infections