Cryotherapy, which consists in the use of cold temperature for therapeutic purposes, is a great way to stop sagging skin because the low temperature increases the tone and increases the production of collagen, which is responsible for giving firmness and support to the skin.
Cryotherapy may use any substance that is able to cool a particular area of the body, such as ice water, ice or spray, but for the treatment to be really effective it is important to associate the use of a substance that is capable of toning and firming the skin. And so it is common that the treatment is done with the application of some gel that has menthol, camphor or Asian centella, for example.
How Cryotherapy is done on the thighs and butt
The main benefits of cryotherapy against flaccidity include:
- Increase the production of collagen that gives firmness to the skin;
- Improving skin tone at the site that is applied;
- Improve blood circulation because with low temperature, the body tries to reheat, increasing the action of the cells.
Because of this, cryotherapy is an excellent form of treatment against sagging of the thighs and buttocks, but for the result to be satisfactory it is possible to associate the use of creams with caffeine, Indian chestnut or Asian centella, in addition equipment such as ultrasound performed by the physiotherapist.
Thus, the treatment can be done by applying a cold gel to the skin, performing reductive massage, followed by the use of an apparatus as ultrasound of 3 Mhz respecting the direction of lymphatic drainage.
If the person has cellulitis cryotherapy may not be the best option because in this case the region is already poorly vascularized and tends to be cold, so it does not make sense to use cold to reduce cellulite nodules. In this case there are other more effective alternatives such as lipocavitation, ultrasound of 3 Mhz or higher and radiofrequency, for example.
When not to use cryotherapy
Treatment that cools the skin should not be used in certain situations, such as varicose veins in the treated areas, allergy or intolerance to cold, in case of skin sores, and during pregnancy. It is also not the best option in case of cellulite.
How to improve treatment outcomes
For treatment to have the expected effect in combating sagging skin it is also necessary to follow a diet free of sweets, fats and some kind of physical activity, to drain excess fluid and to strengthen muscles, improving the appearance of the skin . Investing in foods rich in collagen is also a great way to reassert skin, a good example is gelatin and chicken. See other foods rich in collagen.
At home the person can always bathe with cold water or, if you prefer, can take a bath with warm water, and finally have a cold water in the belly, thighs and butt. Then apply a cream with lipolytic action to help burn fat or firming action to tone the skin again.
Treatment takes at least 10 sessions to get the expected result, and it is best to have 2 to 3 sessions per week.
