Whole Body Cryotherapy Skin Hazards

A dermatology body has published a page about the skin hazards of whole body cryotherapy. This page reads that guidance for Stamford readers.

You will see how the American Academy of Dermatology describes the session, what to question, and a short checklist for your own consultation.

What a session involves

The American Academy of Dermatology states: "Whole body cryotherapy (WBC) involves exposing your body to subzero temperatures for 2 to 4 minutes while nearly naked." Its page on the topic carries the title Whole body cryotherapy can be hazardous to your skin.

Where a session departs from the standard

The page title names the skin as the thing at risk. A booking made without reading that page, or without a provider's input, skips the guidance entirely.

A checklist for your consultation

• Has a dermatologist or licensed provider reviewed this guidance with me?
• What does the session involve, and for how long?
• Who supervises it?

Before you book

The American Academy of Dermatology's safety guidance and its list of five unsafe skin care trends are worth reading first. A licensed provider who has examined you is the person who confirms whether any treatment fits.