Obesity is a global public health problem, and new non-surgical or pharmacological treatments are being explored. Among these, cryostimulation has emerged as a new beneficial non-invasive method. Several studies have reported a greater decrease in skin temperature following cryostimulation in individuals with higher BMI or body fat percentage. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a single 3-min whole-body cryostimulation (WBC) session on skin temperature and cold perception in male and female obese subjects. Skin temperature changes before and after the 3-min cryostimulation exposure were measured in twenty-one participants. Our results showed that the average skin temperature decreased by 12.9 °C without reaching dangerous levels. Individual characteristics such as sex and age should nevertheless be carefully considered to ensure the safety and efficacy of the treatment.
Bouzigon et al. (Wed,) studied this question.