Contraindications

WHO SHOULD NOT CRYO?

If you suffer from any of the below please let us know.

  • Pacemaker
  • Pregnancy
  • Untreated hypertension
  • Recent heart surgery or heart attack in last 6 months
  • Congestive heart failure
  • Unstable angina
  • Decompensating diseases (e.g. oedema) of the cardiovascular and respiratory system
  • Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
  • Vasculitis
  • Raynaud’s disease
  • Peripheral arterial occlusive disease
  • Severe anemia
  • Polyneuropathies
  • Fever
  • Flu like respiratory conditions
  • Cold allergic phenomenon
  • Ulcers or open wounds
  • Infections of the skin


Important Notes To Prepare For Your Cryo Session
To ensure you the optimal benefits for your cryo session and remain safe its is important to note the following:

  • Your skin must be completely dry for your cryo appointment
  • You must not have any moisturizer, sunscreen or oils on your body. The face is fine (except when doing facial treatments) but everything from the neck down must be washed off in the shower before you come to your appointment


How will I feel?
During your treatment, you will feel dry cold. This type of cold is not painful, and most people say it is more pleasant than cold water or ice baths. Unlike diving into a cold pool, the cryo gets cold gradually – the feeling of cold is not sudden and does not ‘shock’ you. A member of our team will be with you at all times and can pause the temperature decline or stop the treatment at any time. Following the treatment your skin will likely be pink or a little red depending on your skin type. This is perfectly normal and will subside quickly.


Post-Cryo Slimming Care


In order to get the best results after each session, apply these tips:


  • Hydration with Water: Drink plenty of water following the cryo slimming session. Adequate hydration helps flush out toxins released during the treatment and supports overall bodily functions. How much? We recommend at least 20 oz within the hour after treatment, and at
  • least 64 oz in the next 8 hours.
  • Healthy Diet: We recommend a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains. Avoid processed foods, . excessive sugars, and unhealthy fats. A nutritious diet complements the effects of cryo slimming by promoting weight loss and overall well-being.
  • Regular Exercise: Engage in regular physical activity to maintain and enhance the results of cryo slimming. Incorporate cardio, strength training, and flexibility exercises helps burn calories, build muscle tone, and improve metabolism.
  • Lymphatic Massage: This specialized massage technique helps stimulate lymphatic flow, aiding in the removal of toxins and excess fluids from the body. It can enhance the effectiveness of cryo slimming by promoting circulation and reduce swelling. A Lymphatic massage or vibration plate is recommended after all fat freezing and cellulite treatments.
  • Vibration Plate Workouts: These workouts involve standing, sitting, or lying on a vibrating platform, which stimulates muscle contractions and boosts circulation. Vibration plate exercises can complement cryo slimming by increasing calorie burn, toning muscles, and improving lymphatic drainage.
  • Use Natural Products: Use Aloe or other all natural skin care products. Avoid heavy perfumes or dye to treated areas.
  • Avoid Sunlight: Avoid direct sunlight exposure for periods longer than 15 minutes the first 24 hours after treatments.

RED LIGHT THERAPY CONTRAINDICATIONS

Absolute Contraindications for Red Light Therapy

  • Recent Burns
  • Malignant Cancers
  • Hyperthyroidism (Neck and Upper Chest Only)
  • Epilepsy
  • Pregnancy (Abdomen Only)
  • Eye Disease (Eyes Only)
  • Light Sensitivity
  • Relative Contraindications for Red Light Therapy
  • Fever or Infection
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
  • Severe Bleeding or Blood Loss
  • Use of Photosensitizing Medications


Red Light Therapy Overview


Red light therapy uses red and near-infrared light (NIR) to stimulate mitochondria, a small structure found in each cell of your body. Mitochondria play an essential role in producing energy for the cell and are important for reducing inflammation.


Red light therapy, applied through the skin, penetrates deep into the body and is thought to have many beneficial effects. People use red light therapy to improve skin quality, manage minor pain, enhance performance, improve sleep quality, and many other reasons. Red light therapy may also be referred to as photobiomodulation or low-level laser therapy (LLLT).


Like anything else however, red light therapy should not necessarily be used by everyone. Those wanting to use red light therapy should be aware of any potential contraindications so that they can obtain RLT benefits as safely as possible.


Absolute Contraindications for Red Light Therapy


In medical terminology, absolute contraindications are factors under which a treatment should never be used. While some absolute contraindications for red light therapy may exist, it is important to note that red light therapy is a newer form of therapy that is still under research. Additionally, the FDA and other regulatory agencies have not outlined absolute contraindications for red light therapy.


Ultimately, contraindications for red light therapy are not set in stone; however, clinical knowledge combined with a growing body of research does provide several potential absolute contraindications


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