Cryotherapy Treatments
Cryotherapy Treatments
Cryotherapy is a process that rapidly freezes affected skin tissue to destroy it. It has been used successfully for nearly a century and is a proven, safe method of removing unwanted and unsightly skin tags and lesions.
CryoPen is a pen-like device that uses a precise, powerful microjet of cold gas to freeze skin tissue. This means no pain, no damage to surrounding tissue and no unsightly scars. Your practitioner simply points the CryoPen at the lesion, presses a trigger, and sprays cold gas for 2-45 seconds, depending on the size of the lesion. Frozen tissue will then form a scab that will fall off and disappear in a couple of weeks taking the skin tag or lesion with it.
Does it hurt?
You will feel a cold sensation followed by a slight sting. Some patients may feel a lingering stinging like sensation, a slight discomfort, this is more annoying than painful.
Is cryotherapy suitable for you?
If you have any unsightly or annoying lesion(s) that you had like to get rid of, ask your doctor to check it to ensure it is benign, and clear you for CryoPen treatment.
What all lesions can be treated?
CryoPen can remove most common lesions such as skin tags, hemangioma, sunspots (solar lentigo), pigmented spots, actinic or seborrheic keratosis easily and quickly. There should be no scarring, though it’s important to note hair may not regrow over the treated areas and darker skins may experience depigmentation.
What happens during CryoPen treatment?
Your treatment practitioner will examine the growth or lesion and decide if it’s safe to treat with Cryotherapy. Always consult a doctor prior.
Treatment can be carried out by a medical professional or by a qualified Dermal Therapist and will take minutes to perform. No anaesthetic is needed.
