Therabody SkinSpa PRO: An At-Home System That Lifts, Contours, and Targets Fine Lines
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Visible signs of aging rarely show up in isolation. Your jawline softens, fine lines deepen, and sun spots linger. Treating it all usually means separate dermatology appointments or a drawer full of devices.
The Therabody® SkinSpa PRO device brings multiple treatments into one system with three attachments. The CryoCurrent™ attachment combines microcurrent with cold therapy, the ThermLED attachment includes four wavelengths of LED light, and the heated massage attachment delivers heat and vibration.
Here's the science behind each treatment and how to know if the SkinSpa PRO device is right for you.
Why does skin show visible signs of aging?
With age, the face and skin undergo a series of changes, including:
- Less collagen and elasticity: Collagen keeps skin firm. As it declines, fine lines, wrinkles, and loose skin become more visible. [1]
- Loss of muscle tone: Weaker facial muscles contribute to a softer jawline and flatter cheeks. [2]
- Sun exposure: UV damage builds over time, leading to sun spots, uneven tone, and redness. [1, 2]
- Puffiness: Fluid collects in the face, especially under the eyes. [3]
- Skincare stays on the surface: Topicals alone often can't reach beneath the skin’s surface to target aging at the source. [4]
That’s why a single treatment rarely addresses every sign of aging.
How does the SkinSpa PRO device work?
CryoCurrent attachment: cold + microcurrent therapy
Microcurrent sends a low-level current through the skin to create subtle muscle contractions. It has been called a “workout for the face” because it tones, tightens, and contours. [5, 6, 7]
Cold therapy reduces the appearance of puffiness. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends cold compresses for under-eye bags. [3]
The CryoCurrent attachment is the first to pair clinically proven microcurrent and cold therapy simultaneously for a more comfortable experience. Cold therapy offers immediate benefits like reducing puffiness, while microcurrent builds longer-term benefits. [3, 6]
Teardrop-shaped nodes deliver five microcurrent intensities and three cold levels while following the contours of the jawline, cheekbones, and jowls.
ThermLED attachment: 4-in-1 LED light therapy
The ThermLED attachment delivers four LED wavelengths as three-minute spot treatments, held in place on key treatment areas.
Each wavelength reaches a different depth in the skin, so each has distinct benefits:
- Red light (630 nm): Reduces the appearance of fine lines and dark spots and improves skin tone evenness. [8, 9]
- Red + infrared light (630/830 nm): Reduces fine lines and wrinkles and improves firmness. [8, 10]
- Blue light (415 nm): Targets acne-causing bacteria that lead to blemishes. [11, 12]
- Yellow light (590 nm): Reduces visible redness and evens skin tone. [13]
Light therapy results depend on delivering the right dose, which is determined by power density (how intense the light is) and fluence (the total light energy delivered to the skin). Each wavelength is calibrated to deliver the optimal dose of light to a treatment area in three minutes.
Heated massage attachment: heat + vibration
Heat and vibration therapy help increase circulation and relieve tension in the face. They also prepare the skin to better absorb topicals. [14, 15, 16, 17]
What is the CryoCurrent attachment proven to do?
In a randomized, crossover clinical trial, 112 participants aged 34–64 completed a single 15-minute cold + microcurrent treatment. Eight expert-graded measures significantly improved:
- Radiance: 22% improvement
- Elasticity: 11.3% improvement
- Mid-face and jowl lift: 10.8% improvement
- Firmness: 9.7% improvement
- Cheek contour: 7% improvement
- Fine lines and wrinkles: 4.7% improvement
- Lip fullness: 4% improvement
- Nasolabial folds: 3.2% improvement
Results from a clinical study with 112 subjects following a single 15-minute treatment protocol administered by a licensed aesthetician. Individual results may vary.
Then, 110 participants followed an eight-minute routine daily for eight weeks. All 10 expert-graded measures significantly improved:
- Radiance: 17.9% improvement
- Elasticity: 14.4% improvement
- Mid-face and jowl lift: 11% improvement
- Firmness: 8.6% improvement
- Cheek contour: 7.5% improvement
- Skin tone evenness: 7.4% improvement
- Pore appearance: 6.7% improvement
- Fine lines and wrinkles: 6.2% improvement
- Nasolabial folds: 4.4% improvement
- Lip fullness: 3% improvement
Results from a clinical study with 110 subjects following eight weeks of a daily eight-minute treatment protocol administered by a licensed aesthetician. Individual results may vary.
Read the full clinical study results here.
Who should use the SkinSpa PRO device?
Those noticing early signs of aging
Who it's for: People noticing their first fine lines around their eyes, forehead, or mouth.
When to use: Morning or night on clean, dry skin.
How it works: Red and red + infrared spot treatments target fine lines and wrinkles where they start. Infrared light gently warms the skin, increasing circulation. When paired with red light, it can improve skin tone, support collagen production, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. [8, 10]
Those who want a lifted, sculpted look
Who it's for: People noticing a softer jawline or flatter cheeks who want to maintain facial structure, sculpt their jawline, or get event-ready.
When to use: Use the CryoCurrent attachment daily, or before an event for an on-demand “snatched” look.
How it works: Microcurrent’s subtle contractions help tone the face. In a clinical study, the CryoCurrent attachment lifted, firmed, and contoured after one treatment, with results building over eight weeks of daily use. [6]
Those replacing or supplementing spa facials
Who it's for: People who typically book facials, LED sessions, or microcurrent appointments and are looking to replace or complement sessions with at-home treatments.
When to use: As a full at-home facial using each attachment.
How it works: Each attachment mirrors a treatment you’d get at a spa. My SkinSpa in the Therabody app builds a routine around your goals and tracks your progress.
Those with redness or breakouts
Who it's for: People with visible redness, uneven tone, or recurring blemishes.
When to use: Morning or night on clean, dry skin, for a spot treatment where redness or blemishes appear.
How it works: Yellow light reduces visible redness, and blue light targets acne-causing bacteria, no harsh chemicals needed. [11, 13]
SkinSpa PRO: Questions and answers
What makes the SkinSpa PRO device different from other at-home devices?
Most at-home microcurrent devices don’t include cold therapy, and most LED devices offer one or two wavelengths of light. The SkinSpa PRO device pairs microcurrent with cold therapy, includes four LED wavelengths, and includes a heated vibration massage attachment.
In what order should I use the attachments?
For a full routine, start with a heated vibration massage to prep skin, follow with LED spot treatments, and finish with the CryoCurrent attachment.
How often should I use the SkinSpa PRO device, and when will I see results?
In the clinical study, participants saw improvements after a single 15-minute treatment with the CryoCurrent attachment, and after eight weeks of daily eight-minute treatments.
Is the SkinSpa PRO device safe for sensitive skin?
Half of the study participants in the clinical study had self-reported sensitive skin. Over eight weeks, redness significantly decreased, and swelling improved in 100% of participants.
Key takeaways
- The SkinSpa PRO device includes three attachments: the CryoCurrent attachment for cold + microcurrent, the ThermLED attachment for LED light therapy, and the heated massage attachment for heat and vibration.
- In a clinical study, one 15-minute cold + microcurrent treatment significantly lifted the mid-face and jowls, firmed skin, and improved radiance by 22%.
- After eight weeks of daily use, all 10 expert-graded measures improved, including elasticity (14.4%) and mid-face and jowl lift (11%).
- The ThermLED attachment’s four wavelengths target fine lines, redness, and blemishes, while the heated massage attachment increases circulation and skincare absorption.
References
- Skin aging from mechanisms to interventions: focusing on dermal aging
- The Facial Aging Process From the “Inside Out”
- How to Get Rid of Bags Under the Eyes (American Academy of Ophthalmology)
- Anatomy, Skin
- Overview of the clinical applications of vagus nerve stimulation
- Effects of electrical stimulation on skin surface
- Evaluation of a Microcurrent Facial Toning Device in Healthy Adults
- A controlled trial to determine the efficacy of red and near-infrared light treatment in patient satisfaction, reduction of fine lines, wrinkles, skin roughness, and intradermal collagen density increase
- Photobiomodulation and photodynamic effects of light-emitting diode (LED) therapy in dermatological disease: an update
- A study to determine the efficacy of combination LED light therapy (633 nm and 830 nm) in facial skin rejuvenation
- Effect of Blue Light on Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review
- Clinical Efficacy of Self-applied Blue Light Therapy for Mild-to-Moderate Facial Acne
- Efficacy and safety of 570/590 Nm yellow light combined with red light and infrared LED in treating facial skin photoaging: A Single-Center, randomized Controlled, exploratory study
- Heat effects on drug delivery across human skin
- Efficacy of thermal stimulation on wrinkle removal via the enhancement of collagen synthesis
- How does vibration reduce pain?
- Effects of local vibration with different intermittent durations on skin blood flow responses in diabetic people
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