#PHOTOX AIR SKIN#
But I didn’t notice any crazy tightening of the skin or reduction in any lines. Looking in the mirror, I was definitely glowing, and I felt refreshed and more awake. That was it!? As happy as I was that I “survived” the freezing process, I was surprised at how simple it all was. Veller continued emitting the cold air for about eight more minutes before the procedure was over.
Once it was my turn, I was pleased to realize it was genuinely painless. With the flip of a switch, the machine emitted controlled amounts of vaporized liquid nitrogen. Veller pulled out a tiny, pen-shaped device and lifted it towards her face. Sensing my nerves were high, she led me to a room with a giant machine. Instead, she said the whole process would be quick, painless, and surprisingly relaxing. She assured me that, in fact, I wouldn’t become frozen in time or have my face burned off, like my anxieties led me to believe. Upon entering SkinTology’s midtown location, I was introduced to my esthetician, Kristina Veller. It can also help encourage collagen regrowth and cell repair.” Doesn’t sound so bad, right? The Treatment “This tightening is your skin’s natural reaction to maintaining body heat, which also makes your face look less red, puffy, and inflamed. “During the procedure, liquid nitrogen is sprayed on the face skin to cool the skin surface and temperature, which causes immediate vasoconstriction (or tightening) of the vessels,” says Tsippora Shainhouse, a dermatologist in Beverly Hills.
It promises to tighten the skin, fill in fine lines, and reduce wrinkles. The Cryocure Facial uses a controlled beam of vaporized liquid nitrogen to freeze the skin on the face, scalp, and neck area. Now, that same therapy is catching on in major cities across the country to work similar magic on the face. Whole-body cryotherapy-which involves sitting in a sauna-like, -200 degrees Fahrenheit chamber for three minutes to burn up to 800 calories- has been around for decades. I mustered up some courage and booked my first "frotox" appointment and I have to say, it really wasn’t that bad. Freeze from Batman? With a few forehead wrinkles and crow’s feet easing their way onto my face, I figured I would take the ice-cold plunge-in the name of beauty, of course. Would I walk out of the spa looking like Mr. So when I was offered the opportunity to test out a facial treatment involving frigid temperatures and beams of vaporized liquid nitrogen, I was curious. And while I’ve heard of my share of procedures and treatments, “freezing your face” certainly wasn’t one of them. As a beauty writer I know first-hand just how far we ladies will go to keep ourselves looking fresh-faced, youthful, and glowing.
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