FAQ’s

CRYO 21 is a more targeted version of cryotherapy, which works on small areas, relying on reducing the temperature more slowly. Treatments last between 20-30 minutes depending on the area being treated. The result is the elimination of dead fat cells and the transformation of ‘white fat’ cells into ‘brown fat’ cells. These brown cells boost your metabolism, allowing your body to shed any excess fat it has been stubbornly holding onto.  It can help you reduce fat in problem areas like your chin, while reducing wrinkles and eliminating soreness of muscles.

The procedure’s safety depends on the clinic and the device/s they are using.  Here we use an advanced CRYO 21 device that is safer and more effective than other devices. This device is TGA approved and has no side effects. There is also no downtime or pain, and the patient can return to normal daily activities straight away. Patients may experience slight redness at the treated area site which will reduce within hours.

Cryotherapy in a non-invasive, fat reduction therapy with minimal side effects. After all procedures patients can experience slight redness which will disappear within 1 – 2 hours. Aside from this, rare side effects include allergic reactions to cold temperatures and rashes. Please rest assured that the device used by The Bod Shop is perfectly safe and has no side effects.

CRYO 21 differs from other cryotherapy methods and devices because the handle is manually moved to the targeted area. In other models, the handle is directly attached to the body with a vacuum which creates a strong suction and can lead to bruising and burn marks. Such devices also have limited use regarding areas they can treat and often provide uneven results.

Cryotherapy has been proven scientifically beneficial for pain relief and mangement. The idea was initiated from the practice of using cold compresses on wounds and inflammed muscles, especially of athletes. Cold-therapy fast-tracks the process by reducing the temperature of the targeted area from 34 degress Celcius to only 8 degress Celcius without the patient feeling any kind of cold.

The CRYO therapy takes between 20-30 minutes depending on the area being treated. The area is treated every 14 days as it can take approximately this long for dead fat cells to exit the body. In relation to pain mangement, the treatment can take between 10-15 minutes depending on the area being treated.

Fat Removal – It takes approximately 14 days for the body to eliminate the dead fat cells. Patients start noticing the results after the first treatment. For maximum results we recommend between 6-10 treatments to achieve your desired outcome. Unlike other devices, the medical-grade devices used can treat multiple areas simultaneously. For fat-freezing treatments on the stomach or for ‘love-handles’, we see on average a reduction of between 2cms-4cms each treatment session.

Skin Tightening – This can be done as often as the patient desires to achieve their aesthetic goals.

Chonic Pain (more than 3 months) – Depending on the injury, it is recommended to have between 2-3 treatments per week for 5 weeks. After this, further assessment is required.

Acute Pain (less than 3 months) – Depending in the injury, initially 1-2 treatments per week.

The ideal candidate is already close to their target body weight and wants to remove stubborn areas of fat layers that are not removed by conventional diet and exercise. It is to be noted that cryotherapy is not a solution for obesity, and the results will not be as prominent if the individual has firm or thick tissue.

An unsuitable candidate is anyone with the following conditions

– Suffering from heart disease

– Women who are pregnant or soon after childbirth or who are breast-feeding

– Phlebitis, thrombophlebitis or varicose veins

– Important inflammatory and acute diseases (cancer, leukemia, skin disease..)

– Organ transplant

– Cryoglobulinemia or Raynaud’s disease

If uncertain, please contact The Bod Shop for further clarification

The longevity of the results depends on the treatment you are getting.

Skin Tightening – the results can last up to 24 months but of course this can vary on the individual

Fat Reduction – the results are permanent. This device removes entire fat cells through apoptosis by freezing the cells to death. 

All patients though are advised to maintain a healthy lifestyle and diet to maximise and maintain their results.