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Ice Ice Baby

Cryo Facial at Jill Zander

It might make you shiver, but ice therapy is fast becoming a popular restorative and fat busting treatment. People have known for centuries the restorative power of cold and ice treatments, so it’s no surprise that a number of treatments have been developed that harness this power.

So how exactly does ice and cold treatments help restore the skin?

When very cold temperatures are applied to the face in a controlled and selected manner, the blood vessels contract and then dilate, bringing oxygen and nutrients to the skin which makes the skin appear healthier and more radiant. This rush of nutrients to the skin also kick-starts the renewal process, so skin regenerates and collagen and elastin fibre production is increased, resulting in increased elasticity of the skin. Blood and lymphatic flow is better, allowing toxins to be removed more effectively and skin texture to be improved. Try our Cryo Ice Facial and see for yourself the restorative power of ice!

What about fat reduction?

By rapidly cooling areas with stubborn pockets of fat, such as thighs or abdomen, Cryolipolysis can be used to target and destroy fat cells, without damaging the overlying skin or any surrounding vessels. The treatment involves a highly controlled cooling system which ensures that only fat cells respond to the cold temperatures. It also creates a vacuum that draws blood to the surface of the skin, which encourages the localised inflammation and removal of the fat cells. Using a special handpiece, Cryolipolysis can also be used for difficult to treat areas such as double chins.

It’s good for removing skin tags too!

The Cryopen allows for the removal of annoying skin tags and solar keratosis – it works but emitting a fine jet under high pressure of nitrous oxide to freeze the skin tag and destroy its blood supply. Localised inflammation results in new skin growth underneath the treated area, thereby minimising scarring.

So there you have it…ice can make you look younger, reduce fat and remove unsightly skin tags….call today for more information…