Would I walk out of the spa looking like Mr. ## What is “Frotox?”
It promises to tighten the skin, fill in fine lines, and reduce wrinkles.
It can also help encourage collagen regrowth and cell repair.
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Doesnt sound so bad, right?
The Treatment
Upon enteringSkinTologys midtown location, I was introduced to my esthetician, Kristina Veller.
Instead, she said the whole process would be quick, painless, and surprisingly relaxing.
Sensing my nerves were high, she led me to a room with a giant machine.
Veller pulled out a tiny, pen-shaped machine and lifted it towards her face.
With the flip of a switch, the machine emitted controlled amounts of vaporized liquid nitrogen.
Once it was my turn, I was pleased to realize it was genuinely painless.Okay, I was in.
Next stop: a tiny white room with the same big machine and a massage bed.
It also creates a smoother, finer appearance by revealing the healthier cells underneath, she said.
So far, everything felt like a typical facialrelaxing, rejuvenating, and refreshing.
Would it get me high?
Would I feel funny?
Could there be any long-term consequences?
Veller assured me that because nitrogen occurs naturally in the human body, it wouldnt cause any harm.
After turning on the machine, the process began.
At first, it just felt like normal air being blown onto my face in concentrated, circular motions.
Veller focused mainly on my forehead, cheeks, nose, chin and chest.
I started feeling the air turn colder after a few minutes, which didnt bother me in the slightest.
It still felt like refreshing bursts of air and nothing like the freeze effect I expected.
But youre not left with any painful feelingjust tightened skin.
Veller continued emitting the cold air for about eight more minutes before the procedure was over.That was it!
Looking in the mirror, I was definitely glowing, and I felt refreshed and more awake.
But I didnt notice any crazy tightening of the skin or reduction in any lines.
Was the difference in my skin condition super significant?
But I felt the tightness and rejuvenation for about a week or so.
After about seven days my face went back to looking how it normally does.
The time commitment is definitely a deterrent for methat and the cost.
A simple 30-minute mini facial, which is what I experienced, costs $85.
A full session costs $155.
Who should get a cryo facial?
Really anyone whos looking for a relaxing experience and a slightly tighter face for a week.
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