Facial cryomassage
What it is
Cryomassage combines two actions that pull in opposite directions and therefore reinforce each other: manual massage moves the lymph, while cold makes the vessels contract sharply and then dilate again. This “gymnastics for the vessels” trains their walls, and the massage clears the congestion. The session is short — twenty minutes — and needs no recovery time.
Who it is for
- puffiness, especially in the morning and after salty food or a sleepless night;
- visible capillaries and a tendency to redness;
- enlarged pores and oily shine;
- inflamed acne — cold takes the heat out of it;
- uneven tone and pigmentation;
- a tired face, when the skin simply will not wake up.
How the session goes — 20 minutes
- cleansing;
- massage along the massage lines with controlled cooling;
- work on areas of congestion — cheekbones, chin, under the eyes;
- soothing care suited to your skin type.
Result
The face looks rested immediately: puffiness subsides, tone is more even, pores are visibly tighter. Vessel walls strengthen gradually — that is the effect a course delivers, not a single session.
How many sessions
The number depends on the goal, the condition of the skin and the technique used:
- a usual course is 5–10 sessions;
- frequency: most often 2–3 times a week, or on an individual schedule;
- maintenance sessions can be repeated periodically once the course is complete.
Can it be combined with other treatments?
Yes, but the combination should be planned individually. Cryomassage pairs well with:
- gentle care treatments;
- facial massage — not on the same day if your skin responds with redness;
- some hydrating and restorative treatments;
- treatments aimed at reducing puffiness.
Care is needed when combining it with aggressive procedures: chemical peels, laser treatments, microneedling and intensive device-based treatments. After those, cold can irritate the skin further, so the interval should be set by a specialist.
Contraindications
It is particularly important to rule out:
- cold allergy or cold urticaria;
- individual intolerance to cold;
- Raynaud’s syndrome or disease;
- cryoglobulinaemia and other conditions aggravated by cold;
- impaired local circulation;
- active infections and inflammation of the skin;
- open wounds and damaged skin;
- a marked flare-up of rosacea or couperose.
Before and after
Before the session
In the days leading up to the treatment:
- avoid aggressive peels unless agreed with your cosmetologist;
- do not start new active products that could cause irritation;
- tell the specialist about rosacea, vascular reactions, cold allergy and any chronic conditions;
- do not have the treatment on irritated, damaged or inflamed skin.
After the session
For the next while:
- do not use scrubs or strong acids;
- avoid very hot water, saunas and sharp temperature changes;
- use gentle hydrating care;
- protect the skin from the sun with SPF;
- if redness, swelling, itching or any unusual reaction persists, contact your specialist.
After exposure to cold, temporary redness, tingling or increased sensitivity are possible; cooling that is too intense or too long can damage the skin.
Please note: the schedule of a course and any combination with other treatments are best decided after assessing your skin — particularly with couperose, rosacea or heightened sensitivity.
Frequently asked
- Is it unpleasant? The cold is noticeable but controlled: the intensity is matched to the sensitivity of your skin.
- Is it suitable for couperose? With pronounced couperose cryomassage is usually not recommended, particularly where there is an active vascular reaction, redness or rosacea. Brief cooling can temporarily reduce redness or swelling, but that does not make intensive cryomassage beneficial for couperose. The decision is best made after assessing the vessels and the skin.
- Can it be done in winter? Yes — winter in itself is not an absolute contraindication. What matters is the condition of your skin and how it responds to cold.
Cost: 1873 UAH
Procedure duration: 20 min