What is Cryotherapy?

Cryotherapy or Cryosurgery is a highly effective and safe procedure that is used to freeze and destroy benign skin lesions.

It uses liquefied nitrous oxide to destroy the tissue by freezing the cell fluid which in turn forms ice shards that rupture the cell membrane destroying the cell and the lesion.

Cryotherapy is beneficial as it is quicker than other treatments and patients can be in and out in seconds. It requires no anaesthesia and has minimal scarring. There are no limitations on activities (except protecting the area from damage or abrasion) and patients can return to normal activities after treatments.

For more information on our CryoPen® on the Wirral and Chester, please go over to our clinic locations page here or phone us on 0151 203 0003.

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The CryoPen®

The CryoPen® is a unique pen-like device allowing for more targeted treatments, meaning no healthy tissue will be affected during treatments.

What are the benefits of CryoPen®?

  • Versatile treatment options – treats lesions from 1mm to 10mm in size
  • Fast treatments – treats a 2mm lesion in 10 seconds
  • Safe for delicate areas – treat lesions on face and close to the eye area
  • Pinpoint accuracy – doesn’t cause damage to healthy tissue
  • Minimal discomfort – little to no discomfort during or after treatment
  • No downtime or homecare – no limits on activity except for protecting treated area

Treatment Method

First freeze cycle – the clinician will hold the applicator as close as possible to the lesion, and move it quickly towards and away from it. Depending on the lesion size and depth, the treatment could be 1 to 30 seconds.

Thaw – after the first freezing cycle, the tissue will be allowed to thaw for about 30 seconds.

Second freeze cycle – the second freeze cycle will start. The tissue will freeze faster than during the first freezing cycle.

Results in as little as one treatment!

The CryoPen® delivers exceptional results for the complete removal of all benign skin lesions in as little as one treatment session!

CryoPen® treats all benign skin lesions:

  • Warts
  • Pigmented spots
  • Cherry angiomas
  • Sun spots
  • Seborrheic Keratoses
  • Skin tags and more!

BEFORE & AFTER

CryoPen® FAQS

Yes. However, skin types and location should be considered carefully prior treatment.

Yes. However, parental consent is required.

At a penetration rate of 1 mm per 5 seconds, the ice will reach the caudal extent of the lesion after a given amount of time related to the depth of the lesion. From that moment, the patient will experience a pain sensation. This may be the moment to stop treatment. There might be a little residual stinging for a few minutes after treatment.

Generally, little or no discomfort is experienced during the first few seconds when you manage to avoid treatment of healthy tissue.

Follow-up should be schedules in 2-week intervals to observe results, and for further sessions if required.

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Face from £95

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