Cryotherapy is a section of general physiotherapy that studies the effect of low temperatures on cold and heat receptors in the skin (in particular, the epidermis). Most often in cosmetology medical practice, liquid nitrogen is used, the temperature of which reaches -196 ° C. Such a temperature effect on human skin is a kind of "stress"; for an organism that, with moderate exposure, has an exceptionally positive effect.
An overview of cryotherapy techniques in cosmetology, which a doctor can use, both individually and when prescribing a set of procedures for certain dermatological and cosmetological pathologies, is presented in this article on estet-portal.com
- mechanism of action and effect of cryotherapy
- combination of cryotherapy and topical treatments
- scar treatment with cryotherapy techniques
- Cryotherapy techniques for removal of localized fat deposits
Mechanism of action and effect of cryotherapy
Under the influence of low temperatures, first there is a sharp narrowing of the skin vessels, then their expansion, which increases the rate of metabolic processes inside the tissues, stimulates cell regeneration processes, and increases blood flow, supplying oxygen and nutrients to the cells.
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Active metabolism inside tissues leads to renewal of the body at the cellular level, saturation of cellular structures with nutrients, oxygen and stimulates the excretion of metabolic products.
Cryopillation has proved to be a successful procedure both among aesthetic medicine specialists and among patients. Cryopilling (aerocryopiling) is a method of removing the upper keratinized layer of skin cells using therapeutic manipulations based on liquid nitrogen and cold air. In this case, the cosmetologist is recommended to use liquid nitrogen in the form of a spray or a hardware method of supplying liquid nitrogen, and treat the required skin area for no more than 40 seconds.
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As a result of cryopeeling, it is possible to correct small dermatological and cosmetic skin defects (not deep scars, acne marks, age spots, fine wrinkles, etc..), as well as refresh the skin and rejuvenate the skin if this procedure is performed in older patients, where the rate of skin renewal slows down due to a decrease in estrogen concentration.
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After the procedure, the skin may remain reddened for several days, which the doctor must warn the patient about, but after that the top layer is peeled off, and it becomes even, smooth and bright. It is recommended to prescribe a cryo-peeling procedure in autumn or winter, when the sun is less active, and there is no risk of pigment spots appearing at the
Cryoplasty (cryolifting) – a cryotherapy technique that aims to rejuvenate the skin with
using the topical application of cosmetic/drugs and exposure to moderate temperatures. In this case, specialists are advised to carry out the procedure without the use of liquid nitrogen, but with the help of medical devices operating on the Peltier effect. Follow our news on
Facebook! At -15 to -20 °C Under the influence of cold, the superficial vessels of the skin narrow, and then expand reflexively,
which increases the permeability of the skin and promotes the flow of therapeutic and moisturizing substances into the deeper layers of the skin.After the procedure, the skin becomes more elastic and smooth, a natural healthy glow appears , pores shrink, bags under the eyes disappear.
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Cryoplasty is similar in mechanism of action to mesotherapy, however, this method allows the cosmetologist to avoid discomfort from needle punctures, which leavetraces after the procedure. Scar treatment with cryotherapy techniques
Cryodermabrasion (cryosurfacing) – a cryotherapy technique that
is designed to reduce/smooth scars and any atrophic and hypertrophic skin changes. When performing cryodermabrasion, the doctor must break the problem area of the skin into several sections and treat each of them with special cryodestructor rollers in layers. The process lasts 5-7 minutes, and the cycles of procedures are repeated until the skin is completely leveled and can be carried out both independently and in combination.
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It should be noted that for those patients who oppose surgical interventions aimed at correcting cicatricial changes,
the appointment of this cryotherapy technique isthe most optimal option. Cryotherapy techniques for removal of local fat deposits
Cryodestruction is a method of removing skin formations by deep cooling of biological tissues. The mechanism of tissue damage in this cryotherapy technique is explained by the destructive effect of cold on cellular elements, due to the formation of ice crystals inside the cells.
Under the influence of low temperatures, microcirculatory disorders occur in the form of vascular stasis (stopping blood flow in the vessels for a short period of time). Repeated freezing cycles are accompanied by maximum cell destruction.
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the structural composition, collagen fibers and the ability to regenerate nerve fibers are preserved. This ensures normal wound healing after cryodestruction. Cryodestruction can be used to remove various skin formations, such as warts, and also to act deeply during cryotherapy in the fight against local fat deposits, where ultra-low temperatures act on lipocytes, destroying them. More information on our
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