Dr. Bruce Katz, director of Juva Skin and Laser Center in New York City, conducts clinical studies on Glacial Rx, and his clinic was the first one in the country to have the treatment. Dr. Katz explained in greater detail how Cryomodulation works: "When people develop hyperpigmentation, there is a mechanism involving tyrosinase, an enzyme that stimulates pigment cells to produce pigment, and the Cryomodulation, the cold technology, stops that event from happening." Dr. Katz added that the treatment was developed at Harvard by the same scientists who created CoolSculpting...
Dr. Katz says additional benefits to Glacial Rx are still being studied. "Aside from treating pigment and inflammation, we are also finding that it works quite well for rosacea," he shares. "We are also treating psoriasis and looking at how it works on acne." The benefits of Glacial Rx also go beyond the face: "We are using it on other parts of the body to treat pigment and inflammation," Dr. Katz adds.
The treatment's benefits can last up to a year, though further studies on this are needed, according to Dr. Katz. He also says you'll notice results after one or two treatments. However, Dr. Engleman says, on average, patients will need about three treatments, depending on their goals. For example, I have gone for two treatments so far (one month apart) and have been recommended to have three treatments...
Aftercare
Patients are sent home with a branded Glacial Rx packet that includes mandelic pigment corrector serum and molecular barrier recovery cream balm. Dr. Katz also recommends continuing to hold off on using retinoids or harsher ingredients for a week after treatment in case your skin feels sensitive after treatment. Other than that, you can return to your everyday skincare routine. Regarding maintenance, Dr. Katz says you may need one or two touch-up treatments a year, but there is no final data on this yet.
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