What is Cryotherapy?

Is a procedure that uses extreme cold to destroy tissue. The process is called cry-necrosis, tissue destruction by freezing.

How is Cryotherapy better than other methods of removing skin lesions?

It is better removing skin lesions as it requires no anaesthesia and has less scarring than other techniques of skin removal with minimal post-op care.

How does Cryopen treatment work?

The application is held as close as possible to the skin imperfection and moved quickly towards and away from it. This could be from 1-30 seconds, depending on the size and depth. After the first freeze cycle, the tissue can thaw for about 30 seconds. Now the second freeze cycle will begin. The tissue will freeze faster than during the first freezing cycle.

Can anyone have Cryotherapy?

Yes, but cautious about skin type and location be considered prior to deciding on freeze times. People with high levels of cryoglobulins should be treated with caution. If with dark skin, one may not want cryotherapy, it will kill the melanocytes around the treated area, making the skin in that area lighter.

How long will results last?

For most lesions, cryotherapy is a permanent removal. Some lesions are harder to remove than others. In addition, it is necessary to obtain result with the least damage to the surrounding skin. In other instances, a deep lesion may take several aggressive treatments to get results. It is important to have an instrument that can adapt to variable dosing power.

Will there be any scarring after Cryopen treatments?

This does not normally occur. Darkening or lightening of the skin may occur temporarily. Both generally last for few months. The pigment change is more common in darker skin types.

How many treatments will I require?

Most small common warts will respond to a single treatment. However, certain types and very deep ones can be very difficult to remove and may require more than one treatment.

Will activities be limited after Cryopen treatments?

There are no limitations on activity except to protect the area from damage and abrasion. Swimming and showering is not a problem.

What type of Skin Conditions can be treated using Cryopen?

Skin, skin tags, age spots ,warts , actinic keratosis, verruca’s, milia, Cherry angiomas and other skin imperfections.