FreezPen vs Cryolipolysis vs Traditional Cryotherapy: Which Cryotherapy Should You Choose in Montreal?

Cryotherapy in Montreal: One Word, Three Very Different Treatments

When patients in Montreal search for cryotherapy, they often picture a single treatment — but the reality is that cryotherapy is a family of three distinct technologies, each designed for a different goal. Choosing the wrong one wastes time and money. This guide breaks down FreezPen cryotherapy, cryolipolysis and whole-body cryotherapy so you can pick the right approach for your skin or body concern.

1. FreezPen Cryotherapy — For Skin Lesions

What it does: FreezPen uses liquid nitrogen at -196°C, applied with millimeter precision through a pen-shaped handheld device. It targets benign skin lesions: warts, skin tags, brown spots, fibromas, milia, seborrheic keratoses.

Best for: anyone wanting to remove visible skin imperfections in 5–15 minutes, with no anesthesia and no downtime. Single session is enough for most lesions.

Where in Montreal: at Réhabital in Côte Saint-Luc we offer FreezPen cryotherapy treatment from $89 per session. Performed by certified aestheticians Liliana and Elena Caliniuc.

2. Cryolipolysis — For Localized Fat

What it does: Cryolipolysis (commonly known by the brand name CoolSculpting) cools subcutaneous fat cells to a temperature that destroys them without damaging the overlying skin. The body eliminates the dead fat cells naturally over 8–12 weeks.

Best for: stubborn fat pockets that resist diet and exercise — typically the abdomen, flanks (“love handles”), inner thighs or under the chin. NOT a weight-loss solution.

Important: cryolipolysis does not treat skin lesions. If you have a wart or skin tag, this is the wrong technology entirely.

3. Whole-Body Cryotherapy — For Recovery & Wellness

What it does: The patient stands in a chamber cooled to -110°C to -140°C for 2–3 minutes. The intense cold triggers vasoconstriction followed by vasodilation, releasing endorphins and reducing systemic inflammation.

Best for: athletic recovery, chronic inflammation, sleep quality, mood improvement. Used by professional athletes after intense training.

Important: like cryolipolysis, this is not for skin lesions. The exposure is brief and full-body, not targeted.

Quick Comparison Table

Technology	Goal	Duration	Sessions
FreezPen	Skin lesions	5–15 min	1 (sometimes 2–3)
Cryolipolysis	Localized fat	35–60 min	2–4
Whole-body cryo	Recovery, wellness	2–3 min	Series of 5–10+

How to Choose the Right Cryotherapy in Montreal

Ask yourself one question: what am I trying to remove or improve?

• A visible mark on the skin (wart, brown spot, skin tag) → FreezPen cryotherapy
• A persistent fat pocket → cryolipolysis
• Recovery, energy or systemic inflammation → whole-body cryo

If you're unsure, our team at Réhabital in Côte Saint-Luc can evaluate your skin during a free 15-minute consultation. Book online via Jane App or call (438) 842-3550.

Why Patients in Montreal Choose FreezPen for Skin Lesions

Among the three cryotherapy technologies, FreezPen is the most accessible and the only one offered at Réhabital. Patients from Côte Saint-Luc, Hampstead, Westmount, NDG, Snowdon and across Montreal choose FreezPen because:

• It's fast — most lesions disappear in 7–14 days after a single 15-minute session.
• It's precise — millimeter-level accuracy preserves healthy surrounding tissue.
• It's affordable — from $89 for 1–3 lesions, with sliding-scale rates for multiple treatments.
• It's safe — no anesthesia, no surgery, no scarring in the vast majority of cases.

Ready to Book Your FreezPen Treatment?

If you have a wart, skin tag, brown spot, fibroma or any benign skin lesion that's been bothering you, FreezPen is the targeted cryotherapy solution you're looking for. Learn more on our FreezPen cryotherapy page or book directly via Jane App.