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Focused Cold Therapy™ using the Iovera® device from MyoScience is a new minimally invasive treatment designed to smooth away fine lines and wrinkles on the forehead and those between the brow; the glabellar.
Referred to as ‘Cold tox’ or ‘Frotox’ by the media, Focused Cold Therapy uses focused cold nitrous oxide to ‘numb’ nerves in the forehead, relaxing the muscles which cause wrinkles and creating a smoother appearance.
The major benefit of using cryoneuromodulation is that you can see immediate results, with no foreign chemicals or substances left behind in the body. Botulinum toxins can take up to four days to work, so Focused Cold Therapy could be a great alternative for those seeking more immediate results, and because the facial nerves are effectively numbed for up to 3 - 4 months, you will see results that are comparable with toxins and relatively long-lasting when compared to the temporary wrinkle-free appearance offered by skin creams.
Focused Cold Therapy works by causing a neural conduction block by inducing second degree Wallerian degeneration (a process that occurs when a nerve fibre is cut or crushed). Regeneration of the nerve cells begins within 24 hours. The therapy targets the temporal branch of the facial nerve, in turn innervating (relaxing) the elevator and the depressor muscles in the forehead, lessening the appearance of wrinkles in the area.
Following treatment, the nerves undergo a period of dormancy or effective hibernation, which is followed by a complete restoration of function as the connections regrow.