- How cryotherapy is performed on the thighs and butt
- When not to use cryotherapy
- How to improve treatment results
Cryotherapy, which consists of using the cold temperature for therapeutic purposes, is a great way to end 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.
In cryotherapy you can resort to the use of any substance that is able to cool a certain 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 tone and firm the skin. And so it is common for treatment to be done with the application of some gel that has menthol, camphor or Asian centella, for example.
How cryotherapy is performed on the thighs and butt
The main benefits of cryotherapy against sagging include:
- Increase the production of collagen that gives firmness to the skin; Improve the tone of the skin in the place that is applied; Improve blood circulation because with the 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 thighs and buttocks, but for a satisfactory result, use of creams with caffeine, horse chestnut or centella asiatica, in addition to equipment such as ultrasound performed by the physiotherapist.
Thus, the treatment can be done through the application of a cold gel on the skin, performing a reducing massage, followed by the use of a device such as 3 Mhz ultrasound, respecting the direction of the lymphatic drainage.
If the person has cellulite, cryotherapy may not be the best option because in this case the region is already poorly vascularized and tends to be cold, so it makes no 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
The treatment that cools the skin should not be used in certain situations, such as in case of varicose veins in the treated areas, allergy or intolerance to the cold, in the case of a skin wound, and during pregnancy. It is also not the best option in case of cellulite.
How to improve treatment results
For the treatment to have the expected effect in combating sagging skin it is also necessary to follow a diet free of sweets, fats and to practice some type of physical activity, to drain excess fluids and to strengthen the muscles, improving the appearance of the skin. Investing in foods rich in collagen is also an excellent way to reaffirm the skin, a good example is gelatine and chicken. See other collagen-rich foods.
At home the person can always bathe in cold water or, if he prefers, he can bathe in warm water, and finally have a jet of cold water in the belly, thighs and butt. Then you should apply a cream with lipolytic action to help burn fat or with firming action to tone the skin again.
The treatment takes at least 10 sessions in order to have the expected result, and the most advisable is to have 2 to 3 sessions per week.
