Elettronica Pagani S.r.l. Cryo T-Shock

Local cryotherapy · Thermal contrast cryo (hot/cold)

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What it's actually cleared for: Italian thermal-contrast contouring unit; no 510(k); US-marketed as wellness

Last verified: August 7, 2026 · How we verify

New: $22k–$30k|Used: $12k–$18kmarket estimate, no email required

Bottom line

The most commercially successful cold-contouring play in the US wellness channel — a Pagani-built Peltier-effect wand alternating heat and cold, sold by Artix on a subscription model and rebranded "Neveskin" in the 2023-24 refresh now used by Restore Hyper Wellness and iCRYO. Legit or hype? The thermal-contrast massage and temporary toning/smoothing effects are real; the "freeze your fat away permanently" framing sits well beyond what a non-cleared wellness device can support — it is not a CoolSculpting equivalent. Its genius is the business model: low entry cost, protocolized 20-30 minute sessions, franchise-friendly branding. Read the subscription contract twice.

Overview

Cryo slimming/facial contrast unit

How it works

The science

A handheld Peltier-plate wand cycles skin temperature between warm (~104F) and cold (below freezing at the plate, skin kept above frostbite range) while the operator massages — CryoSlimming alternates hot/cold aiming to cold-stress subcutaneous fat; CryoToning and facials use cold to stimulate circulation and temporarily tighten. Cold-induced fat-cell apoptosis is a real phenomenon (the basis of cryolipolysis), but Cryoskin's brief surface application delivers far less controlled cold dose than a cleared cryolipolysis system, and independent evidence for lasting fat loss is thin; manufacturer-run studies lack rigorous controls. The reliably reproducible part: vasoconstriction/vasodilation effects that de-puff and smooth skin for days to weeks. Honest framing: visible short-term toning, plausible modest cumulative slimming with a full series, no permanence guarantee.

Patented tech

Thermal shock via Peltier (thermoelectric) plates — precise electronic hot/cold cycling without consumable gases — originated by Italy's Pagani (whose Cryo T-Shock is the same concept sold outright, and whose Cryoskin 3.0 hardware became "Neveskin Classic"). Cryoskin 4.0 adds app-connected protocols and a redesigned handpiece; mechanism unchanged.

Origin

Italy (Elettronica Pagani S.r.l.); US distribution by Skin Science Solutions

FDA & regulatory status

Not FDA clearedNo US clearance on file

What it's actually cleared for:

Italian thermal-contrast contouring unit; no 510(k); US-marketed as wellness

Regulatory data is compiled from public FDA 510(k) records and may lag recent clearances. Always confirm status with the manufacturer before purchase.

Legal & Regulatory Notes

When we document legal matters

Cryoskin trademark dispute and manufacturing lineage

Resolved

Brand dispute · January 31, 2024

Cryoskin, Neveskin, and T-Shock — three lineages, one Italian factory. The Cryoskin trademark belongs to Pro Design Plus SAS of France ("Cryoskin Paris"). Its original devices — Cryoskin 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0 — were engineered and manufactured in Italy by Elettronica Pagani S.r.l., with affiliated entity Lumiere S.r.l. handling export of the devices to the US market; import records show both listed as Italian exporters shipping the devices to then-exclusive US distributor Artemis Distribution.

After the distribution relationship broke down, Pro Design and its new distributor sued Artemis, its owner, and Lumiere in federal court over rights to the Cryoskin name (Open Sea Distribution Corp. v. Artemis Distribution, LLC, M.D. Fla., No. 3:20-cv-1440; the court noted the parties never put their IP understanding in writing). The court dismissed Artemis's defamation counterclaims but sent the core trademark dispute toward trial; the case terminated in January 2024 without a public judgment on the trademark claims.

The market today reflects the split: Cryoskin (including the current Cryoskin Revolution) is made in Lyon, France under Pro Design/Cryoskin Paris; the former distributor lineage markets Pagani-derived devices under the Neveskin name; and the Pagani Cryo T-Shock — sold outright rather than by subscription — is distributed in the US by Skin Science Solutions under a separate exclusive arrangement with Pagani, unrelated to Cryoskin Paris.

Source: Open Sea Distribution Corp. v. Artemis Distribution, LLC, M.D. Fla., No. 3:20-cv-1440; terminated Jan 2024 · Last verified August 7, 2026

Treatment economics

What practices charge

~$250-350 per CryoSlimming session, ~$150-250 facials/toning, 5-session packages ~$1,250-1,500 (RealSelf's Neveskin average: $865). Slimming: 5 sessions two weeks apart; toning/facials weekly for 5-10.

Consumables & recurring cost

The only consumable is proprietary gel/gel patches for slimming passes — but the model itself is the catch: Cryoskin is sold as a multi-year monthly subscription (device, app, warranty, marketing bundled), total term cost equivalent to a ~$25k-45k device — verify current terms with Artix/Neveskin. Pagani's Cryo T-Shock is bought outright (~$22k-30k new), no subscription.

Ideal for

Best-fit practice

Built for solo aestheticians, cryo/recovery studios, and wellness franchises without medical directors — delegable, quick, package/membership-native. The subscription lowers the entry barrier for a one-person startup; volume studios may prefer owning a T-Shock outright.

Compliance

Medical director & delegation

Not typically required — a non-medical wellness device under aesthetician/bodywork scope in most states, but some states restrict cold-application devices or aggressive contouring claims; verify.

Contraindications & screening

Pregnancy, Raynaud's, cold intolerance/cryoglobulinemia/cold urticaria, severe diabetes or peripheral circulatory impairment, active cancer, kidney/liver disease for slimming protocols, broken skin.

Ownership

Warranty & service

Artix bundles warranty and support inside the subscription term (a genuine plus for solo operators); T-Shock buyers get ~1-year Pagani warranty via US distributors — confirm US repair depot either way.

Resale & used market

Complicated — subscription units aren't really yours to sell (app/activation ties limit transfer), so effective resale is poor; outright-owned T-Shocks trade actively at ~$12k-18k. Rebrand confusion (Cryoskin vs Neveskin) is softening used prices.

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History

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August 7, 2026
Brand lineage
Elettronica Pagani S.r.l.
Corrected Cryoskin/Neveskin/T-Shock brand lineage and manufacturer attribution based on federal court records (M.D. Fla. 3:20-cv-1440) and distributor verification; previous data conflated three separate product lines.
Source: Editorial review
August 5, 2026
FDA status
Unknown → Not-US-Cleared
Source: Automatic record update
August 5, 2026
FDA indication
No 510(k) on record for Cryoskin, Neveskin, Artix, or Pagani T-Shock — these are non-medical wellness/massage devices with cosmetic claims only. Any provider language implying FDA-cleared fat reduction is unsupported. → Italian thermal-contrast contouring unit; no 510(k); US-marketed as wellness
Source: Automatic record update
August 1, 2026
Record created
Added to The Aesthetic Index — August 2026
Source: The Aesthetic Index editorial

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