Why Clients Choose the Glacial Rx Facial
If your skin flushes easily, feels constantly irritated, or shows dark spots from past sun exposure, traditional treatments can sometimes feel too aggressive. The Glacial Rx Facial offers a different approach—using precision cooling instead of heat or abrasion to calm visible redness, soothe inflammation, and help brighten the appearance of discoloration. Clients love this treatment for rosacea-prone skin, reactive complexions, and stubborn age spots that haven't responded well to skincare alone. It's a great option for those who want a noticeable improvement with a relaxing, spa-like experience and minimal downtime.
How the Glacial Rx Cryotherapy Facial Works
The Glacial Rx Facial, often simply called the Glacial Facial, is a non-invasive treatment that harnesses cryotherapy—controlled, targeted cooling—to improve the look and feel of your skin. Using patented Cryomodulation technology, the Glacial Rx device delivers precision cooling to the skin to help reduce inflammation, calm redness, and brighten overall tone. Because the treatment relies on cold rather than heat or chemicals, it is especially well-suited for rosacea and other inflammatory skin conditions.
At ComplexionsRx, your session begins with a consultation to confirm that Glacial Rx is appropriate for your skin and to determine the best treatment approach. You'll be asked to arrive with clean skin and no products or oils on the treatment area, and to allow about an hour for your visit so your practitioner has time to treat the full face and any specific spots of concern.
Why Our Glacial Rx Protocol Stands Out
At ComplexionsRx, your Glacial Rx Facial is delivered by experienced practitioners who understand both the science of cryotherapy and the art of caring for sensitive, easily inflamed skin. Your visit begins with a thorough consultation to review your concerns, medical history, and goals, ensuring that Glacial Rx is the right choice for you.
During treatment, your skin is cleansed to remove oils and impurities before the Glacial Rx handpiece is applied. Using Cryomodulation technology, your provider glides and positions the device strategically across the face and over specific spots. The experience is designed to be comfortable and refreshing, not harsh or painful. Afterward, soothing products are applied and you're given clear instructions on how to protect and care for your skin, including strict sun protection and simple, barrier-supportive homecare. The result is a protocol that feels relaxing in the moment while working hard beneath the surface to calm, clarify, and brighten your skin.
What to Expect Before, During & After Your Glacial Rx Facial
A clear understanding of the process helps you feel comfortable, prepared, and confident in your results. Here's how your Glacial Rx visit typically unfolds and how to care for your skin afterward.
Before Your Glacial Rx Treatment
- Consultation: You'll meet with a certified practitioner to review your skin concerns, medical history, and goals, and to confirm that Glacial Rx is appropriate for you.
- Preparation: Plan to arrive with clean skin and no products, makeup, or oils on the treatment area.
- Timing: Allow at least one hour for your visit, including consultation, treatment, and post-care review.
During the Glacial Rx Facial
- Cleansing: The treatment area is gently cleansed to remove any remaining oils or impurities.
- Application: Your provider applies the Glacial Rx device to your skin, using Cryomodulation to deliver controlled cooling where it's needed most.
- Glacial Glide: A full-face pass helps reduce inflammation and brighten the overall complexion.
- Glacial Freeze: Targeted cooling is focused on specific age spots or lesions to help normalize pigment production and improve localized discoloration.
- Duration: Most sessions last 30–60 minutes, depending on the size and number of areas treated.
After Your Treatment & Recovery
- Cooling & Comfort: A fan or cold compress may be used after treatment to enhance comfort as needed.
- Moisturizing: Soothing ointments or moisturizers are applied to keep the skin hydrated and comfortable.
- Sun Protection: It is crucial to avoid sun exposure and apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen as directed to protect the treated areas.
- Expected Responses: Mild redness or swelling can occur and typically subsides within a few hours to a day.
- Downtime: Most patients resume regular daily activities immediately after their treatment.
