Frequently Asked Questions

The device is very safe. The cooling system is controlled by an electronic temperature sensor located in the processing head of the device and the temperature is controlled in real time and displayed in real time on the screen. In the event of a malfunction, the device alerts the operator by sounding a tone and displaying an error message.

Crafted in Italy, and clinically studied, the Cryoskin machine is a non-invasive solution used by over 4000 professionals across the USA. The machine itself is manufactured in and ships from France.  

By utilizing hot and cold temperatures applied via a handpiece, Cryoskin offers a portfolio of safe, painless, non-invasive, and highly effective services for the beautification of the face and body without recovery or downtime in just 20-44 minutes per treatment. The machine functions by a Peltier effect (thermoelectric cooling) regulated by a hydraulic system which ensures a very high inertia which is necessary for the correct application of the treatment in a minimum amount of time. These characteristics, which are very difficult to obtain, make it possible to enact a very rapid cooling of the fat tissues while avoiding the risk of lesions of the skin tissue due to an application that is too long. The principle of the treatment is to lower the temperature of the fat cells enough to cause what is called the phenomenon of apoptosis. This phenomenon is triggered when the temperature of the fat tissues is between 17° and 12° and consists of a self-programming of the death of these cells.

The major benefits sought are a decrease in fat mass and a lifting and firming of the skin. It must not be forgotten that the apparatus is not only capable of emitting cold, but also heat and causing the two to alternate, thus causing "thermal shock". This method of thermal shock is particularly restorative for tissues by a significant increase of local microcirculation and collagen. The cold temperature when applied on the face activates fibroblasts deep in the dermis, which are responsible for producing collagen and elastin, two things that naturally decline as we age.

The feeling is rather pleasant at the start of the treatment, which is generally done with a short period of skin warming and a gradual but rapid decrease of the temperature. At the end of the treatment, the thermal shock appears very quickly, which gives a feeling of warmth and lightness at the same time.

There are a few contraindications to treatment. But we must still be vigilant to some pathologies:

• Raynaud's syndrome
• Allergy to cold
• Pregnant woman
• Uncontrolled diabetes
• Cancer

The usual frequency is 1 treatment every 14 days (for slimming treatments). There is a physiological reason for this: when apoptosis occurs and fat cells die, waste is formed. This will be eliminated by natural routes (blood, lymphatic system, and then urine). Metabolism must, therefore, be allowed to evacuate this waste without overloading the circuits.

Toning treatments can be performed as often as every 2-3 days.

For clients under 45: 1x per week for first 5 sessions, then maintain as needed

For clients over 45: 1x per 3-4 days for first 5 sessions, then maintain as needed

Yes! But we prefer it not to be closer than 1 hour before your appointment. 

Nothing. If anything, the best possible diet and lifestyle to accompany the treatments (drink plenty of water in particular).

Please pay attention to the important information in preparation for your CRYOSLIMMING™ appointment for maximum results:

• Please DO NOT EAT or DRINK any sugar, foods that contain sugar or carbohydrates thatconvert into sugar (i.e. fruit, juices, white bread, white rice, pasta, etc.) 2 hours prior to your appointment time.
• Try to avoid working out or doing anything that increases your body temperature at least ONE hour before your session.
• Within 8 hours prior to your appointment, consume at least 64 ounces of water.
• Within 12 hours after your appointment, consume an additional 64 ounces of water.
• Please arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled appointment time.

The treatment works by triggering the phenomenon of apoptosis of the fat cells. This is achieved without risk to the other tissues (in particular muscular tissue) by the fact that the intracellular electrolytes of the fat cell are the first to crystallize in the cold before all the others. This crystallization is information brought to the cell to program self-destruction. One could say that cryotherapy is a homeopathic treatment specific to the fat cell.

It is very common that there is a loss of weight during the treatment. This is due both to the loss of fat mass but also to the drainage techniques (exercise, etc) and the diet and lifestyle required. We can assure you that this process eliminates fat cells, but we cannot prevent it being put back on.

The Cryoskin technology utilizes very cold temperatures, alternating with the warmth of the therapeutic hand of the technician. This causes a very strong increase in the local metabolism and an acceleration of the microcirculation which are both responsible for the production of collagen. The collagen thus brings elasticity and toning to the skin and makes it possible to visibly combat skin aging.

There are other manual cryotherapy machines, but no other machine is currently capable of an inertia as strong as the Cryoskin. This inertia is due to the fact that the device does not only produce cold. It works by heat exchange with the body and the ability to descend very strongly and very quickly the temperature of the tissues by absorption of calories, accumulation of calories and evacuation by a system equipped with a ventilated hydraulic radiator.

Apoptosis is a natural phenomenon, which is a programmed natural death of the fat cell. This is a self-destruction specifically for fat cells, whose ingredients are going to be removed slowly and naturally from the body at the rate of metabolism.

Aided by complementary drainage methods, such as lymphatic drainage massage, the treatments can eventually be reduced to 10 or 12 days. Otherwise, the results may be thwarted by the natural cycle of waste disposal and thus increase the risk of clogging the pathways. This does not represent a significant risk but would compromise the harmony of the results.

This is necessary as to not overload the circuits. There is a strong internal cooling of the tissues and the treating of more zones at the same time could cause in extreme cases hypothermia, but in many cases a phenomenon of great fatigue.

The risks concern only people with contraindications mentioned and remain minor and temporary.

No, we are unaware of any serious side effects from this therapy.

The treatment causes vasodilation in the treated area. This increases blood flow which results in increased collagen production. Collagen helps to break down cellulite but, cellulite will return if there are no changes in diet and exercise.

No.

It’s best to wait 1 week after these treatments to make sure the treated areas are fully healed.

To get the best results following a Cryoskin session, you should not eat sugar 2 hours before and 2 hours after the session. The reason is sugar is a strong power source for fat cells. It’s factual, all nutritionists would attest that to succeed a diet slimming, sugar is the first thing to stop. As you know, the cold weakens and retracts the adipocyte but if you eat sugar, that will give it back immediate energy so the apoptosis effect will be less efficient or even could be canceled. Be careful, when we talk about sugar, we talk about all kind of sugars as slow sugar (pasta, rice, bread, cereals…) and of course fast-acting sugar. If possible, the client should avoid all kind of sugar for 4 to 5 hours before and after the Cryoskin session, but it’s a maximum. 2 hours is the usual recommended time to get results.

Yes, but after waiting a sufficient period of time after you receive them. The waiting period for Botox is 14 days, and the waiting period for fillers is 28 days. We are confident that after you start your Cryoskin facials you will not have the desire to continue the aforementioned treatments!

18 years or older

The first results are generally visible from the first session and often very encouraging. However, it should be noted that the best results appear from 15 days to 3 weeks after the start of treatment and extend for several months after the end of treatment.

Depending on the individual and depending also on their lifestyle and diet, the results last several months or several years. It is advisable to practice 2 or 3 sessions 6 months after the end of treatment to maintain results.