Weight Loss vs Body Contouring

Cavitation and Cryolipolysis are both used for Body Sculpting, or Contouring. Body Contouring is different than weight loss because it treats an area of the body while weight loss is effective throughout the body. The combination of services is the most effective method of non-surgical body contouring at an affordable price. At Massage Bliss & Cryo, we also offer Radiofrequency or RF therapy, which is a non-surgical method of skin tightening for face and body.

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Cryolipolysis or Fat Freezing
Cavitation
RF Therapy

What is Cryolipolysis (CryoToning) or Fat Freezing?

Cryolipolysis is a method of body sculpting that uses cooling processes to provide non-invasive localised fat reduction in problematic areas of the body. Cryolipolysis is suitable for contouring areas such as the abdomen, love handles, arms, back, knees and inner thighs. The cooling technique will penetrate to around 2 cm below the skin’s surface and is a highly effective way to treat and reduce fat.

Fat freezing and Cavitation are both non-invasive and, no anesthetic is required. The treatment offers a significant and lasting reduction of localised fat deposits in a pain-free procedure.  There are no side effects and no scars.

As the fat is cooled, blood vessels expand (this is called vasodilation) and collagen production is stimulated, breaking down the fibers that cause cellulite dimpling. More effective for tightening loose skin and eliminating the appearance of cellulite, CryoToning also helps reduce signs of aging.

What is Cavitation?

Ultrasonic Cavitation is a weight-loss treatment for reducing areas of fat deposits. Achieved by low-frequency sound waves it is a simple way of flushing fat from the body instead of surgery.

By targeting specific areas of the body with these low-frequency sound waves pressure is built up inside the fat cells which then causes them to break apart, releasing the contents into the body to disperse naturally. Through gentle heat and vibration, the fat cells liquify and release their contents.

Because our fat cells do not multiply and our fat cell count remains relatively stable, the treatment is permanent and will not need to be repeated once the desired shape has been achieved.

The treatment involves no surgery and no anesthesia; there is no hospital stay, no time off from work and no recovery time. Clients see immediate results and will continue to see results in the reduction of fat for up to 72 hours following the treatment.

The most common areas to treat are the buttocks, abdomen, love handles, male chest, upper arms, inner thighs and the chin area. It is especially effective in the removal of cellulite. Results do vary as each patient is different and some clients will slim down more dramatically than others.

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Treatments are typically limited to 20 minutes per segment, with a maximum of 2 segments treated per session. Five to seven days are generally required to make sure that all the released fats, membrane and toxins that may have been contained inside the fat cells are released through the lymphatic system.

Six to twelve sessions in localised areas may remove up to 12 cm of fat.

There are similar results. Cavitation takes longer, but is non-invasive and works with your body’s natural elimination and detoxification processes.  Fat is removed gently without harming the vascular system and without postoperative symptoms such as scarring and pain.

Most clients consider the procedure painless and comfortable. During the treatment, there can be some gentle heat and some reddening, but it does not cause pain. Some people report there is a slight discomfort due to the specific low-frequency ultrasound noise, but it is harmless.

Cavitation is safe. It’s a non-surgical procedure, without anaesthesia, non-invasive and allows you to carry on with your normal activities before and after the sessions.

How are Cavitation and Fat Freezing Different?

Both of these treatments are non-invasive, have no side effects and are effective in the disruption of cells to remove fat deposits in targeted areas.

The main differences are in the methods used. Cavitation uses ultrasound while Cryolipolysis operates using controlled low temperatures focused on the problematic area.

It is thought that Cavitation results are seen faster whereas with fat freezing results may take longer to be achieved and generally are only noticeable about a month after the start of the treatment with final results after 6 months.

To achieve similar effects in the same area, Cavitation requires a greater number of sessions compared to Cryolipolysis.

With Cavitation, the Lymphatic system can remove the destroyed fat cells and associated toxins within 5-7 days.  With Cryoskin it can take 2 weeks to remove the destroyed fat cells.  Alternating treatments is the most effective.

Lymphatic Massages are recommended with either treatment to help the body remove toxins after treatment.

We are seeing the benefits of combining treatments including Cryolipolysis, Cavitation, and Radiofrequency for cellulite fighting, skin firming and body slimming treatments, and skin tightening. A combination of treatments works well for tightening the skin around the problem areas. By alternating Cryolipolysis (Cryoskin) and Cavitation, and Radiofrequency, we can reduce the fat deposits and tighten the skin around it with RF.

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Costs vary, as you would expect, but at Massage Bliss & Cryo, Cryolipolysis treatments average about $350 an area and Cavitation treatment is around $150 per area.  

Radiofrequency Skin Tightening: Everything You Need to Know

Radiofrequency (RF) therapy, also called radio frequency skin tightening, is a nonsurgical method of tightening skin which can be used to treat facial and body skin. This procedure involves using energy waves to heat the deep layer of your skin (dermis). This heat stimulates the production of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid to reduce the appearance of fine lines and loose skin.

As people age, their cells produce less collagen, which leads to sagging skin and wrinkles. Around age 35 to 40, the quantity and quality of your collagen begins to decline. Radio frequency skin tightening is a perfect solution to this, helping skin cells continue to produce collagen and make skin appear tightened and youthful.

At Massage Bliss & Cryo, we’ve been practicing this innovative technique for some time. In fact, it’s one of our favorite skin tightening treatments for the face and body.

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Benefits of Radiofrequency Therapy:

Radiofrequency targets wrinkles and skin sagging. Studies have shown that after 6 weeks of RF therapy, skin gradually improves, showing fewer signs of aging. In addition to reducing fine lines and wrinkles, RF treatment has many other benefits:

  • No healing time is required, meaning daily life can continue as normal after the treatment – However it is important to follow aftercare advise to get the best results.
  • This process helps tackle sun damage that causes the collagen in skin to break down by re-introducing the production of collagen.
  • An 8-week treatment will show significant improvements in skin elasticity.
  • RF therapy increases hyaluronic acid in the skin, which is a natural moisturising skin barrier. This will keep skin looking and feeling fresh and will reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
  • This treatment can also help with facial acne.
  • RF therapy does not only target facial skin, but it can also be used to target areas of the body that have stretch marks, cellulite, and scars.
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Radiofrequency skin tightening is a non-invasive procedure that involves using RF waves to heat the dermis between 122-157 degrees Fahrenheit. These waves cause the body to generate heat-shock proteins, which stimulates the production of collagen, tightening and contouring the skin. The procedure takes around 30 to 90 minutes depending on how much skin is being treated and is pain-free.

The ideal client for RF therapy would be middle age, with early signs of skin loosening and wrinkles. Clients of this treatment will get the best results by combining radiofrequency therapy with other advanced treatments such as chemical peels and laser treatments (follow aftercare advice and only have these additional procedures after RF when it is safe to do so).

RF treatments are safe for all skin types if performed by a skincare expert in a clinic or medical facility. This wave-based therapy is calibrated to be performed on all skin types and colours, with minimal side effects. These treatments are FDA-approved because the expert is allowed to control the temperature and monitor it.

Radiofrequency treatments can be performed every 3 to 4 weeks during an initial course and can be modified to suit certain skin types and goals. The number of sessions required will depend on factors such as age, type of skin and the visibility of wrinkles and fine lines.

To maintain the results of this treatment, it is advised that treatments are carried out every 3 to 4 months after an initial treatment block.

  • Gently wash skin, do not use scrubs, or rub vigorously on RF treated skin areas.
  • Don’t use any chemical or laser treatments after the RF therapy. Microdermabrasion, waxing, or use of depilatories are not recommended for the next 3-4 weeks.
  • Stay well hydrated for best results.
  • Ask a skincare specialist what ingredients are excluded from being used after RF treatment.

Some may start to see changes to their skin right away. However, the most significant improvements to skin tightness will come later after a set of recommended 6 to 8 treatments over 5 months are completed. Skin can keep getting tighter up to six months after the radiofrequency treatment. 

Although RF treatments don’t last as long as surgery, they are a great alternative. Once the set of treatment sessions have been completed, it is advised to get maintenance treatments every three months. This will keep results for a year or two until a new set of sessions will need to be carried out.

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