Radiofrequency and Cryo Facial in Chicago

The Radiofrequency and Cryo Facial — many clients call it a cryo RF facial — pairs two modalities in a single 75-minute visit. Radiofrequency gently heats the deeper layers of the skin; a cryotherapy pass follows right after with focused cold. The treatment is non-invasive: no needles, no numbing, no downtime.

The RF part warms the dermis to roughly 104–110 °F. Existing collagen fibers contract on the spot — that is the tightness you can feel the same day — and the heat signals the skin’s repair cells to build new collagen and elastin over the following weeks, on the natural ~28-day cell-turnover timeline. Hydration and density improve with that rebuild, not overnight.

The cryo part then cools the surface quickly. Blood vessels constrict and rebound, circulation and lymphatic drainage step up, so puffiness settles and pores look refined. That controlled swing from warm to cold — thermal shock — is why the duo works harder than either pass alone: structure from the heat, refresh from the cold.

Part of our facials in Chicago menu. Full pricing: price list.

Book this if you want firmer tone where skin is starting to soften — jawline, cheeks, under-chin — less morning puffiness and under-eye bags, a brighter, less tired complexion, or a refined pore texture before an event. It suits all skin types and needs no recovery time.

Choose a different facial if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a pacemaker or other active electrical implant, metal hardware in the treatment zone, or recent injectables (wait the interval your injector gave you). And if your priority is extractions or a deep cleanse rather than firming, a full facial serves you better — start with facials in Chicago or the price menu.

Comparing device-based options? Needling-based RF and other device-led treatments live on our medical-grade treatments page.

1. Consultation and skin check. We review your goals and the zones to treat, and screen for the things RF and cryo don’t mix with — implanted electronics, metal in the area, pregnancy or breastfeeding, recent injectables.
2. RF passes. A conductive gel goes on, then the handpiece moves slowly zone by zone — cheeks, jawline, forehead, neck if booked. The current meets resistance in the tissue and warmth builds inside the dermis; it should feel like a comfortable heat, never pain.
3. Cryo passes. The cryotherapy device cools the same zones immediately after the heat — calming the skin, sweeping away puffiness, tightening the look of pores.
4. Finishing care. The gel comes off, we finish with hydration and SPF guidance, and — if you started a course — we set the dates for your next visits.

• Come with a clean face. If you can, arrive without makeup so we can start the RF phase directly.
• Tell us upfront about metal implants, implanted electronics, pregnancy or breastfeeding, and any recent injectables — we confirm safety before booking you in.

• Full face — $400 · 75 min
• Neck & décolleté — $250 · 25–30 min
• Double chin — $200 · 15–20 min
• Hands — $150 · 20 min
• Full-face series — 4 visits $1,150 · 8 visits $2,450

What is a cryo RF facial?

It is a cryo radiofrequency facial — one visit that runs radiofrequency heat and then cryotherapy cold over the same zones. The RF contracts and rebuilds collagen for the lasting lift; the cryo pass boosts circulation, calms the skin and de-puffs. Some clients write it as one word — “cryofrequency” — it is the same treatment.

How much is a cryo RF facial in Chicago?

$400 for the full face (75 minutes) at Skin and Beyond Spa, Gold Coast. Smaller zones are less — neck & décolleté $250, double chin $200, hands $150 — and a full-face series is 4 visits for $1,150 or 8 for $2,450. See the price menu.

How is it different from RF only or a cryo-only facial?

A single-modality session covers half the job. RF alone delivers the deep heat and long-term tightening; cryo alone refreshes and de-puffs for a day. Done back to back, the cold also settles the skin right after the heat, so you leave calm instead of flushed — immediate results plus the rebuild underneath.

How many sessions will I need?

Most clients take a course of 4–6 visits spaced 7–10 days apart. The tightness you feel the same day is temporary collagen contraction; the lasting lift builds over the following weeks and months as new collagen lands. One-off visits before an event work too — just with shorter-lived results.

Does it hurt? Is there downtime?

Most clients find it relaxing. The RF phase feels like gentle, building warmth — not pain. Slight redness after the heat is normal and the cryo pass soothes it. No downtime: you can go straight back into your day.

How often should I come back?

After the initial series, a maintenance session every 6–8 weeks keeps collagen production supported and the skin firm.

Who should skip this treatment?

Anyone with a pacemaker or active electrical implant, metal hardware in the treatment zone, or who is pregnant or breastfeeding. After injectables, wait for your injector’s clearance and tell us the date before booking.

Where are you located?

21 W Elm St, 2nd floor, Gold Coast, Chicago, IL 60610. Call +1 312 404 7262 or book online.