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Does Cryosurgery Effective For Skin Lightening?

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Posted on Fri, 16 Jan 2015
Question: Cryosurgery for Skin Lightening:

Please connect me to specialist: >>>

[Dr. XXXXXXX HEIJEBU who specializes in Cryosurgery]

>>>QUESTION: Is Cryosurgery procedure available in United States (USA)? Please have aforementioned doctor contact me so we can discuss further.

NOTE: Please Refer BELOW to important reply Dr. Heijebu sent to previous client on this website regarding this procedure. It addresses the same major concerns i have with this type of therapy and what i am interested in.

Dr. XXXXXXX Heijebu wrote to a prior client on this website as shown below:

Hi THERE,
Welcome back,
I have carefully read your query and understand your concern.
Cryosurgery better referred to as Cryotherapy can be a very effective modality for skin lightening.

Whole body lightening is possible with cryosurgery.
Yes surely you can lighten up your whole body.

This is called Whole Body Cryotherapy(WBC)-In this a person stands in a chamber with cold dry air with temperatures lower than -110 deg C for 2-3 min

This process usually involves the usage of cryogen like liquid nitrogen.It has 3 stages.
It initially involves the transfer of heat from the cells of the skin that have to undergo depigmentation.These cells are called as Melanocytes.

The second stage involves permanent destruction of melanocytes by rapid freezing to -5 degree centigrade then slow thawing.

The last stage is inflammation which is further involved in host cell death.

The results are long lasting or permanent.


$ PRICING/ PACKAGE COST:

The treatment in your case is offered over a period of 3-4 weeks in 5 sessions.
The average cost for the total duration of therapy would be around 130 US $.

The cost of single session is 70 us $.Overall cost with yearly package is 790 us $.

>>QUESTION: Is Cryosurgery procedure available in United States (USA)? Please
have aforementioned doctor contact me so we can discuss further.

Thank you,
Post your queries if any,
Thank you.








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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Services are available in Florida.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,

Welcome back.

I understand your query and concern.

Yes Sir, these Cryosurgery services are very available in USA.

Majority of services are offered in the Florida state in the following hospitals.

1.Florida hospital, Altamonte.

601 East Altamonte
Drive
Altamonte XXXXXXX
Florida 32701.
pH:(407)303-2200.

2.Florida Hospital, Apopka.

201 North Park Avenue
Apopka, Florida 32703
Ph: (407) 889-1000.

Post your further queries, if any.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
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Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (2 hours later)
Hi Dr. XXXXXXX Heijebu,

Thank you for your prompt reply. I'm very interested in cryosurgery/
cryotherapy services.

I've tried various skin creams to try to lighten skin scars but only temporary results. My skin has ashy appearance. (Dark elbows, knees, back scars) I'm looking to permanently whiten my whole body.

Please send me all pertinent information regarding whole body lightening
in Florida with cryosurgery.

I have 10 Questions: Please answer individually:

1. Where/how do i register/ pay for this service for whole body lightening? How much does it cost? How do it get an appointment in Florida?

2. Do i call the phone number to the listed Florida hospital(s) to get more information?

3. Is it safe to use Cryotherapy on WHOLE body? Is this procedure too extreme to whiten skin or is it performed regularly/normally by doctors in Florida?

4. How many sessions do i need in Florida? What is the length of time period to finish whole procedure for whole body? Are whole body whitening results permanent?.. >>meaning is it a one-time procedure in Florida with set # number of sessions? Do they perform this procedure every day at the hospital or only on certain days?.

5. Please let me know more info about this procedure with liquid nitrogen and side effects? How long do side effects persist on the body? Any type of brochure they can mail me with more information?

6. Can anyone qualify for cryotherapy/cryosurgery? I'm of XXXXXXX descent. Is it safe for my skin type? Am i a good candidate for this surgery?

7. What is the name of doctor(s) that perform this type of surgery in Florida?

8. I live in New York. Any hospital here in NY that performs cryosurgery?

9. If I have to travel to Florida, how many days do i need to stay there to finish the cryotherapy procedure? Do i have to travel back and forth from new york to finish or can they perform this in one time period?

I don't know where to begin to start this service here in New York.

10. What is the first step to get started/ready for this procedure? What is the best method to get further instruction quickly from florida?


Your prompt assistance/reply is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely, XXXXXXX
doctor
Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Services are available at New York also

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

I understand your concern.


Let me give you two more Cryotherapy centers

1.Chill Cryosauna-8803 Future drive,Suite 12 XXXXXXX Florida,32819.
For enquiries,you can contact 407-473-0992.

2.Kryolife-57W 57ST,Suite 712,New York,NY 10019.
To schedule an appointment,please call 212-551-3333.
YYYY@YYYY .

So you can avail these services at New York as well.

You need to book at an appointment on phone or in person.
The payment is usually made at the hospital level.
The cryo therapists/doctors are usually fixed as the subject of availability at the hospital.

The overall cost would be 190$ per session.It takes 3-4 sessions on an avg.
The no of sessions are guided only by your treating doctor.

The side effects are pretty few,which include blisters or rash or frost bite reactions in rare cases in less than 10% cases.

However a complete details of the procedure along with the possible side effects are provided to you at the cryo center prior to the beginning of the procedure.

Your skin type absolutely suits cryotherapy and there are no contraindications to it even though you are of XXXXXXX descent.

Pre existing Medical disorders and active skin ulcers preclude you from this procedure.

The results are often long lasting.
This procedure is not extreme for skin lightening,its performed regularly by the doctors of Florida as well as New York.

Yes you can certainly make a call and procure more info.

Prior skin testing is done to determine the length and frequency of total body Cryo.

Doctors usually perform this procedure in more than one sitting,hence it may be true that you need to travel from florida to new york and vice versa.
The procedure is usually performed in sessions on fixed days.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (14 hours later)
Hi Dr. Heijebu,

Thank you again for your prompt response.

The cryotherapy center that you listed
located in new york >> Kryolife

Question:
Can i get full service at KRYOLIFE, NY instead of travelling to florida?

>
To schedule an appointment,please call 212-551-3333.
YYYY@YYYY .

Questions:
1. Any more cryotherapy centers you can provide in N.Y?

2. Once cryotherapy is complete, is it possible for skin to XXXXXXX
in the sun? Any skin sensitivity to the sun after cryotherapy?

3. Will the doctors ask me the reason i want whole body whitening
or do they already understand my concerns/reasons from their previous
clients?

4. Is payment made in CASH , credit card or both? Do i pay them
directly at their office?

5. Have you personally treated patients with cryosurgery? How
do you procure your information about cryotherapy?


I will call cryotherapy centers soon to procure more info.

Thank you.

Sincerely, XXXXXXX
doctor
Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (9 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Available at NJ.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Good to have you back.

Payment for cryotherapy can be made both in card as well as cash facilities.
Its better if you pay cash directly in their office.

The doctors understand your concern of lightening up your skin through Cryotherapy.Your presence at their office is itself validating your consent for whole body lightening.

There is a possibility to get tanned again after you finish your Cryotherapy sessions,But the frequency and severity of tanning post Cryo is very less.

Solar Hypersensitivity following cryotherapy is extremely rare.
The doctors provide you with anti XXXXXXX agents with SPF/sun protection factor 50 to guard you from this problem.

Sophisticated centers are no more available in NY as per my knowledge.

For your convenience i can provide you with similar facilities at NJ.

Elite Total Body Cryotherapy-NJ pain and rehab center.
37 W ,Century road,Ste,111,
Paramus,NJ 07652,
ph-201-771-2796.

I have assisted in treating patients with Cryotherapy under the guidance of my XXXXXXX faculty members in my country.

Post your further queries,if any.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (14 hours later)
Hi Dr. Heijebu,

Thank you again for your prompt reply to my queries.

I would prefer to have full service here in N.Y. rather
than Florida travel.

Questions:
1. Will N.Y/ N.J facilities be able to provide full service
cryosurgery instead of me having to travel long distance
to Florida?

2. Are payment fees & protocol the same here in N.Y-FLORIDA USA
hospitals as well as in your country?

Thank you.

Sincerely, XXXXXXX
doctor
Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Services are almost same in NY and NJ

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

Good to have you back.

Yes certainly complete list of services are offered at both the places NY and NJ.

Regarding the pricing aspect,its once again almost similar to that in NY.

The payment and the protocols differs largely between USA and XXXXXXX

The protocols are designed suiting to the physiological needs of local nationals in both counties.

Post your further queries,if any.
Thank you.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Does Cryosurgery Effective For Skin Lightening?

Brief Answer: Services are available in Florida. Detailed Answer: Hi Sir, Welcome back. I understand your query and concern. Yes Sir, these Cryosurgery services are very available in USA. Majority of services are offered in the Florida state in the following hospitals. 1.Florida hospital, Altamonte. 601 East Altamonte Drive Altamonte XXXXXXX Florida 32701. pH:(407)303-2200. 2.Florida Hospital, Apopka. 201 North Park Avenue Apopka, Florida 32703 Ph: (407) 889-1000. Post your further queries, if any. Thank you.