Putting the trend to the test: Are cryofacials key to better skin?

NEW YORK (WABC) -- It's the facial promised to close up your pores and increase blood flow, among other benefits -- if you can handle constant freezing cold air on your face.

I tried out the cryofacial at HigherDOSE in New York City. The treatment puts you in the not-so-hot seat for 10 minutes of liquid nitrogen in your face.

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It can be an add-on feature after the infrared body wrap ($30-$35), or a standalone treatment ($55).

Think you want to try it? Check out the video above -- the results may surprise you!

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