What Is CRYOPEN?

Cryopen therapy is a treatment used to eliminate benign skin imperfections and/or skin lesions through the use of nitrous oxide. Cryopen therapy uses extreme cold/freezing to destroy damage skin tissue through cryonecrosis.  ​

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How does CRYOPEN Work?

Cryopen is a medical device which delivers nitrous oxide directly to the benign skin lesion/imperfection, causing the underying skin tissue to crystalise, shatter and eventually die. This outcome ensures results are permanent. 

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Once injected into the skin, Profhilo diffuses through each injection point, attracting and holding on to water for skin hydration and stimulating fibroblast production which encourages your own collagen and elastin production. Resulting in promoting and improving skins strength and structure. 

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How Many Treatments Do I need?

Profhilo requires you to have 2 treatments. The first treatment starts the hydration and collagen stimulating process. The second treatment occurs 4 weeks later and reinforces this process leading to more noticeable skin remodelling. 

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Maintenance treatments may be advised following assessment. Maintenance  treatments can and may vary from 2-6months after receiving your initial 2 treatments.

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What are the downtime and side effects like with PROFHILO?

There is no downtime with Profhilo, however it is advisable to avoid any alcohol, aspirin and anti-inflammatory medications 24 hours before treatment. 

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Immediately after treatment it is advised to avoid any forms of strenuous physical activity as well as saunas and spas for 24 hours. Make-up is also advised to avoid for that period of time. 

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Like any cosmetic injectable treatment side effects can occur. Such side effects are often localised and temporary and can cause mild pain, discomfort, redness, swelling or itching.  Hardening of nodules may also appear at the injection site. 

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When will I expect to see results from PROFHILO?

Noticeable difference in skin hydration, skin elasticity and wrinkle severity can be seen after 2 treatments, carried out 30 days apart. Overall satisfaction to skin changes and improvements have been reported 8 weeks after first treatment session.