Cryotherapy is second most common in-office procedure after skin excision. Developed since turn of century with vacuum flask technology. Liquid nitrogen became available in 1940s, spray technique introduced in 1961
Cryotherapy uses low temperatures in medical therapy. Developed by Japanese rheumatologist Toshima Yamaguchi in 1970s. Introduced to Europe, US and Australia in 1980s and 1990s
Liquid nitrogen has a boiling point of −196 °C and is colorless. Produced industrially by fractional distillation of liquid air. Has viscosity one-tenth that of acetone. Can be stored in vacuum flasks at 77 K
Colorless, odorless gas formed during respiration and combustion. Essential component in photosynthesis and used in food refrigeration. Used in fire extinguishers and aerosols
Recovery Floor requires Day Pass and consists of Grip, Flow, and Foundation Zones. Sessions can last from 30 minutes to 2 hours. Recovery Specialist guides clients through equipment use and sessions
Negative HPV test means no high-risk HPV found, next test in 5 years. Positive HPV test requires specific follow-up steps. Positive HPV after years of negative tests may indicate reactivated infection