Cool Tool The rational
Tool useful to reduce local pain and inflammation during injection
Background
Results showed that when physical methods (cryotherapy) was applied in the injection site, the subject's perception of pain was significantly less. 1,2
The mechanisms by which cryotherapy might elevate pain threshold include an antinociceptive effect on the gate control system, a decrease in nerve conduction, reduction, in muscle spasms, and prevention of oedema after injury.3
The new Cool Tool® developed by Silfradent® is designed considering the principles of cryotherapy.
Advantages of the Cool Tool® Silfradent®:
· Totally made of medical steel (AISI 630 – X15TN )
· Antimagnetic (does not disturb the wound current)
· Keeps the temperature for a long period
· You can choose the temperature by holding it in an refrigerator
· Has no microporosities so it can be used on the wound
· Can be sterilized in Autoclave
· Fits easily in the hand
· Round form allows to reach every part of the face and neck
· Does not interfere with the action of CGF/LPCGF
· Stops swelling of the micro bruises caused by the injection
· Levels the micro bruises caused by the injection
· Reduces the pain
· CGF/LPCGF stays longer in place because the microcirculation is reduced by cooling
· Using gentle pressure the CGF APAG gel can be distributed in the tissue
· Refreshes the skin
· Can be used in cosmetics and in orthopaedics applications
In addition Cool Tool Plus® permit the direct injection thought holes located in the base of the device. Is particularly
useful in aesthetic applications.
References:
1. Ross S, Soltes D. Heparin and haematoma: does ice make a difference? J Adv Nurs. 1995 Mar; 21(3):434-9.
2. Smith KC, Comite SL, Storwick GS. Ice minimizes discomfort associated with injection of botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of
palmar and plantar hyperhidrosis. Dermatol Surg. 2007 Jan;33(1 Spec No.): S88-91.
3. Edzard Ernst and VeronikaFialka. Ice Freezes Pain? A Review of the Clinical Effectiveness of Analgesic Cold Therapy. Pain Symptom Manage
1994;9: 56-59.