Cold has long been used in a set of procedures popular in dermatology and cosmetology.
Cryomassage of the face, head and body is carried out by briefly exposing the skin to ice cubes or liquid nitrogen. Rejuvenation using this method is a popular procedure that is carried out in beauty salons.
This technique was invented and first used in Greece. Since antiquity, civilized Greeks have paid tribute to beauty and perfection by inventing various methods of rejuvenation through cryotherapy.
The essence of cleaning
Under the influence of liquid nitrogen, the integument instantly cools, which leads to a sharp narrowing of the capillaries. After cooling, the particles of the substance freeze on the skin, helping to remove dead skin cells. The oxygen, vitamins and oxidants included in the mixture enrich and restore tissues. Then the vessels dilate, toxins, sebaceous secretions, and metabolic products are removed. As a result, microcirculation improves and the synthesis of elastin and collagen is activated.
The main difference from other types of cleansing is the ability to solve a whole range of aesthetic problems, including dermatological diseases. Care can be carried out for different skin types and has no age restrictions.
Note! It does not damage the integument, but the effect helps to activate collagen production and lymph outflow.
Flaws
In addition to the existing contraindications, the disadvantages of cryomassage include:
- The appearance of redness on the skin after the procedure, which, however, goes away quite quickly.
- Also, highly sensitive skin may swell somewhat due to temperature changes.
- Feeling of cold when handling liquid nitrogen.
- Tingling of the epidermis during the procedure.
In general, the described shortcomings are not too large-scale and are often individual in nature.
Indications for use
Exposure to low temperatures is often used by cosmetologists to solve various aesthetic problems. Despite the gentle effect, it is not recommended to use it in the summer. But active sun is not an absolute contraindication, so many experts practice cleansing in the spring and summer to improve the color and structure of the skin.
Indications:
- dermatological diseases, including acnitic, seborrheic keratosis;
- demodicosis;
- rosacea;
- acne, blackheads, sebaceous plugs;
- unhealthy color;
- inflammation, redness;
- loss of elasticity, firmness;
- signs of aging.
Purpose of cryotherapy
Cryomassage is mainly used for cosmetic purposes: this procedure has a beneficial effect on the appearance of facial skin and is recommended when the first signs of aging appear.
It is also used for preventive purposes. Changes are visible after just a few visits to the beauty salon. The condition of the skin improves after each visit: a blush appears, the complexion becomes even and natural.
Thematic material:
- Cryomassage of the head
Efficiency of the procedure
The procedure has no age restrictions and can be used independently or as part of a program of treatment, restoration, and rejuvenation of the skin. Therapy helps improve the general condition of the integument and launch regeneration processes. As a result, it is possible to:
- refresh color;
- whiten pigmentation;
- prevent aging and the appearance of wrinkles;
- restore elasticity and firmness;
- tighten pores;
- get rid of acne, blackheads, comedones;
- level out bumpy terrain;
- cope with redness and inflammation.
The effect lasts for several months. Comprehensive facial care, adherence to the basics of a healthy lifestyle, and proper sleep will help preserve the results.
What devices and products are used for cleaning
The classic option is to treat tissues with swabs soaked in liquid nitrogen. Cosmetology parlors offer multifunctional cryotherapy machines.
There are also portable devices: Frotox is used to rejuvenate, give freshness, and reduce the number of wrinkles. The use of this device requires the use of anesthesia.
Attention! The choice of technique depends on the objectives of the procedure, as well as the qualifications of the doctor. Innovative technologies help to avoid complications when exposed to low temperatures.
Advantages
Undoubtedly, the benefits or harms of facial cryomassage with liquid nitrogen can be assessed purely individually and differ in each specific case. However, the main advantages of such manipulation include:
- Short recovery period. During a course, cryomassage can be performed at intervals of several days.
- Painless.
- Possibility of combination with other cosmetic or health procedures.
- Atraumatic. Nitrogen and all devices during this procedure do not touch the skin, so its integrity cannot be compromised.
- Inability to cause pigmentation.
Many cosmetologists emphasize that cryotherapy can be an excellent option for girls who are contraindicated for mesotherapy. And this procedure can be carried out even during a period of fairly active insolation (exposure to sunlight).
Is preparation necessary and how to do it?
Cryotherapy does not require long preparation. It is important not to carry out procedures that injure the skin the day before. You should also not sunbathe to avoid causing hyperpigmentation. It is not recommended to use exfoliants, including superficial ones, before 12 hours.
On the appointed day you should not use decorative cosmetics. You should avoid drinking alcoholic beverages, salty, spicy, and sweet foods that increase the secretion of the sebaceous glands.
When taking medications, you should consult your doctor. Compliance with these conditions is enough to prevent undesirable consequences.
Is it possible to clean at home?
Liquid nitrogen is used exclusively in aesthetic medicine salons and clinics. But the effects of ice for skin care can also be used at home. To do this, follow these steps:
- Remove makeup using micellar water, rinse off the product, and blot with a cosmetic napkin.
- To enhance the effect of the procedure, you can steam the skin using a herbal compress.
- Apply an alginate, moisturizing, cleansing or nourishing mask. It is important that its composition does not contain fruit acids or clay; it is better to stick to products with hyaluronic acid and aloe. After 20 minutes, rinse with warm water.
- Put a fabric mask on your face, this will help avoid contact with ice and prevent unwanted consequences. Prepare 2 ice cubes in advance, preferably based on herbs, oils, essential oils and other active ingredients. Passing along the face parallel along the massage lines, without stopping at 1 point for more than 3 seconds, there is a high risk of tissue frostbite. The whole process takes no more than 3 minutes.
- Afterwards, apply a nourishing cream selected according to your skin type. You can first dip the tube in warm water, this will speed up the skin restoration process.
To prepare ice cubes for oily, problematic dermis, decoctions of chamomile, nettle, and sage are used, which have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. To improve color and get rid of wrinkles, recipes include aloe juice, lemon, milk, almond oil, jojoba oil, apricot kernels, jasmine and sandalwood ether.
Cryoelectrophoresis of the face
Cryoelectrophoresis is a cosmetic procedure that involves the introduction of frozen pharmacological preparations into the deep layers of the epidermis using a pulsating electric current.
The procedure is carried out using a special device - a cryotone, equipped with two electrodes. One electrode is applied to the problem area, and the other, made in the form of a cylinder, is filled with a special carrier solution. The necessary therapeutic drugs are first added to this liquid and cooled.
Under the influence of electrical impulses, drugs penetrate 2-3 cm under the skin and have a corresponding therapeutic effect. The procedure lasts for 15-20 minutes. The depth of penetration of the drug indicates the high effectiveness of the procedure. The drug for cryoelectrophoresis is selected by a specialist individually, taking into account the condition and characteristics of the patient. The cryoelectrophoresis procedure is absolutely painless, safe, and does not cause any discomfort or discomfort to the patient.
How does the procedure work?
The result of the cleaning depends on the experience of the cosmetologist. You can only trust a qualified specialist with a medical education.
It is important to study patient reviews and the effectiveness of the procedure to solve individual aesthetic problems. Many people note unusual, but not painful sensations; thanks to modern technologies, frostbite of tissues can be avoided.
After the procedure, it is not recommended to go outside for an hour, the protective barrier is reduced, and the tissues are susceptible to aggressive environmental factors. The procedure lasts about an hour, the main stage takes from 5 to 20 minutes. To achieve the desired effect, it is necessary to complete a course of 4–10 sessions, repeated every 2–3 days.
Stages of implementation:
- The patient lies down on the couch, the hair is hidden under a cap, and the body is covered to prevent nitrogen from entering.
- A dermatologist performs makeup removal using professional products.
- The specialist immerses a cotton swab in liquid nitrogen, the temperature of which is -196º. Treats the skin along massage lines in target areas. If the distribution is carried out too quickly, the substance evaporates and does not have the desired effect. With delayed processing there is a risk of tissue frostbite.
- At the last stage, the cosmetologist applies a restorative mask or moisturizer according to your skin type.
Beneficial properties of cryomassage: why it is prescribed
Cryomassage of the face, body, and head with liquid nitrogen has a strong therapeutic effect, while it is completely painless for the patient.
The effect of a cold source on the skin promotes gentle exfoliation of the upper layers of the dermis and stimulates the growth of new cells. There is also a slowdown in inflammatory processes and skin aging processes. Muscle tone increases and wrinkles become noticeably less pronounced.
For acne, cryomassage is also useful because it reduces the activity of the sebaceous glands, and for skin with excessive pigmentation - for its lightening properties.
In addition to providing a general therapeutic and strengthening effect, massage can serve as a stage of preparation for other cosmetic procedures, such as injections or wraps. Cryomassages are prescribed as rehabilitation measures after surgical interventions, after all types of hair removal and thermal effects on the skin.
Cryomassage of the scalp is recommended to enhance hair growth and generally improve its condition.
With rosacea, a cyst forms in the sebaceous glands, which causes the skin papule to harden. Cryomassage, by activating the process of cell regeneration, can reduce the manifestations of inflammation, which heal and go away faster than usual.
Care instructions after cleaning
Cryotherapy is a safe, atraumatic type of cleansing. Recovery is quick; during the first 24 hours, slight swelling and redness are possible. To consolidate the aesthetic effect, you should follow the recommendations of a specialist:
- for cleansing, use soft foams and gels without aggressive components;
- treatment of problematic oily skin continues at home, the cosmetologist selects the optimal care program, including cleansing, toning, moisturizing;
- after the procedure, scrubs, gommages, nourishing and moisturizing masks will help speed up skin restoration; it is advisable to choose products from a professional or therapeutic line;
- To prevent pigmentation and protect the skin from exposure to ultraviolet radiation, it is necessary to use a cream with a high SPF factor.
Important! During the recovery period after the procedure, you should not visit the sauna, solarium, swimming pool, or gym; there is a high risk of tissue infection.
Precautionary measures
Despite the effectiveness and safety of cryotherapy, there are a number of contraindications for the procedure:
- pregnancy;
- tuberculosis;
- pathologies of the cardiovascular system;
- epilepsy;
- individual sensitivity to the effects of cold;
- viral infections;
- increased body temperature;
- rosacea;
- dark skin;
- violation of the integrity of the integument, wounds, burns.
It is important to pay special attention to choosing a specialist. The occurrence of side effects is due to insufficient qualifications of the cosmetologist. By following the procedure protocol and testing for cold intolerance, the risks of developing undesirable consequences are eliminated.
With insufficient experience, tissue frostbite may occur, accompanied by subsequent peeling and changes in pigmentation of the integument. For mild redness and swelling, treatment with topical steroids is performed to restore the skin. If carried out carelessly, drops of nitrogen may fall on the mucous membrane of the eyes, periorbital, and perioral areas. There is a high risk of tissue frostbite; the condition requires long-term rehabilitation.
Contraindications
Cryomassage is prohibited for those who have:
- Recently suffered a stroke or heart attack (especially in severe forms);
- Diseases of the heart and vascular system;
- High pressure;
- Herpes in the acute stage;
- Predisposition to migraines;
- Colds with high fever;
- Personal intolerance to cold;
- Facial rosacea;
- Atherosclerosis;
- Epilepsy or acute mental disorders (even in remission).
Advantages and disadvantages
Cryotherapy is a popular procedure for facial and body care. But among the many advantages, there are also disadvantages that patients should know about in advance.
Pros:
- the procedure relieves inflammation and accelerates tissue regeneration processes;
- prescribed for the treatment of acne, blackheads, comedones;
- helps solve a whole range of cosmetological and dermatological problems;
- effective as an independent therapy, can also be supplemented with mechanical cleaning;
- has no age restrictions;
- affordable price;
- a cosmetic session can be carried out throughout the year;
- the risks of developing side effects are reduced.
Minuses:
- for a pronounced effect you need to undergo a course of procedures;
- carrying out is accompanied by uncomfortable sensations;
- there is a rehabilitation period, so it is better to perform the procedure on a day off;
- It is not carried out at home; it is recommended to contact a cosmetologist only.
Opinion of cosmetologists
On forums, experts discuss the specifics of using nitrogen in skincare procedures.
The cosmetologist does not recommend using the Jet Peel nitrogen procedure if you are allergic to peelings.
The specialist advises methods for removing grasses in the area of the nasolacrimal groove, including recommending the use of nitrogen. But before you sign up for the procedure, you need to consult a doctor.
A cosmetologist writes about ways to treat a viral skin infection. After removal of the molluscum contagiosum, the skin is treated with nitrogen.
Patient reviews
On the Internet you can find mostly positive reviews from patients who have experienced the effects of cryo-cleaning.
The user writes about the good results of therapy in the fight against demodicosis.
A participant writes about the better effect of cryotherapy compared to expensive chemical peels.
The user indicates that the result of the procedure depends on the experience of the cosmetologist.
But there are patients who are disappointed with the effect of the procedure. The participant writes about the lack of results; the procedure did not solve the problem of inflammation.
