1. Can the technique be used for vascular treatments such as for varicose ulcers?
Yes, in roughly ten sessions, by applying the jet to the edges of the ulcer with a circular motion.

2. How long does the anaesthetic effect last?
Roughly 30 seconds, with a return to a normal state within 2 minutes

3. Does the treatment of inflammation last permanently?
It is the inflammatory eruption itself that is treated, not the cause of inflammation. As for the inflammatory eruption, the result obtained is permanent after 4 to 6 sessions if the inflammation is caught at an acute stage.

4. How long does the painkilling effect last?
In cases where the pain is peripheral in origin the effect lasts at least three hours. If the pain is caused by inflammation the effect will be permanent.

5. Should heat rather than cold not be used in the case of acute sciatica?
No, because the inflammation caused by the acute attack already constitutes a ‘hot’ phase and the pain originates from a Schwann sheath oedema, so the cold causes a rapid reduction of the oedema and consequently the pain.

6. For a haematoma patient will the vasodilatory effect not lead to bleeding from the haematoma?
No, because the haematoma stops bleeding within 1 minute 20 seconds thanks to the fibrinogenic effect. The activation of the vasomotor reflex will enable the draining of liquid and the deep level evacuation of toxic waste.

7. For cases of chronic inflammatory rheumatism should the NCS treatment be substituted entirely for anti-inflammatory drugs?
This is not possible since it is a generalised condition. However, through regular cryotherapeutic treatment of the affected articular systems, the need for anti-inflammatory drugs can be reduced by 20 to 45% (cf. work of Professor Fricke in Germany and Professor Yamauchi in Japan).

8. In sports medicine, might the painkilling effect not conceal a fracture?
No, because the only case in which treatment by pressurised cold cannot be tolerated is where the jet is sprayed on a fracture line, which causes excruciating pain. This could have a diagnostic interest, on the other hand.

9. Is NCS totally advised against for patients who suffer from Raynaud’s disease?
No, because it is only the extremities that are affected by Raynaud’s disease. It is perfectly possible to treat the shoulder, for example.

10. Can NCS be used for lymphedema, post-breast cancer?
Yes, because the treatment will lead to lymphatic drainage and reduce the size of the oedema. Furthermore, if offers immediate pain relief and improved articular mobility for the patient.