SKIN, AESTHETICS & ADVANCED TREATMENTS
Cryotherapy
Fast, effective treatment for unwanted skin lesions
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, in turn destroying the cell and the lesion.
Cryotherapy is beneficial as it is quicker than other treatments and requires no anaesthesia and has minimal scarring. Patients can return to normal activities after their treatment.
Benefits
Quick treatment sessions
Minimal
downtime
Improves confidence and comfort
Targets lesions precisely
Clinically performed by experienced practitioners
Suitable for multiple lesion types
What is Cryotherapy?
Cryotherapy works by applying an intense cold spray directly to the affected area. The freezing process destroys the unwanted tissue while leaving the surrounding healthy skin largely unaffected.
Over the following days, the treated area will darken, dry out and gradually fall away as part of the body's natural healing process.
Cryotherapy is commonly used for:
✔ Skin tags
✔ Verrucae
✔ Age spots
✔ Sun spots
✔ Cherry angiomas
✔ Seborrhoeic keratoses
✔ Benign skin lesions
✔ Certain warts
Price
Small Lesions
under
5mm
£50 for one lesion including consultation or £75 for up to three lesions.
Large lesions
6 –10mm
£65 for one lesion including consultation or £125 for up to three lesions.
Note:
Exact pricing will be confirmed following assessment as treatment time and lesion size can vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Most clients experience a brief stinging, burning or cold sensation during treatment. This usually lasts only a few seconds.
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Many lesions respond after one treatment. Larger lesions, stubborn verrucae or older lesions may require multiple sessions.
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Healing varies depending on the lesion and treatment area. Most lesions begin to improve within 1–3 weeks, with final results often visible after 4–6 weeks.
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Yes. Most people return to normal activities immediately after treatment.
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Cryotherapy is designed to minimise scarring. As with any skin treatment, there is a small risk of pigmentation changes or scarring, although this is uncommon when aftercare advice is followed.
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Unfortunately, not all treatments are for everyone. A consultation will determine whether treatment is appropriate for you but if you have any of the following conditions, you will not be able to have cryotherapy.
Impaired sensation or circulation
Open wound (treatment area)
Skin Cancer (treatment area)
Hypersensitivity to cold
Recent scar tissue (treatment area)
Raynaud disease (for digit cryotherapy)
Prone to Keloid Scarring
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It is vital that you do not use retinoids, exfoliating acids (AHAs, BHAs and PHAs) or physical exfoliants for at least 48 hours prior.
Do not use fake tan or gradual tanner for at least two weeks before and avoid laser or IPL treatments for two weeks prior.
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Aftercare: For 48-72 hours after treatment it is important that you do not sunbathe or use other heat treatments such as sunbeds, sauna or steam. This also includes avoiding swimming, hot showers and baths.
Please avoid applying makeup, soap, perfumed products or heavy moisturisers to the treatment area. Do not touch or cleanse the area or pick at any scabs that may form.
After CryoPen treatment, it is common to experience redness, itching, swelling or blistering. This may last anywhere from a few hours to 48 hours after. You may apply aloe vera to the treatment area for the next 72 hours.
Regardless of the weather after your appointment, please make sure to use SPF 30 on the treated area. After the session, this area may appear darker, with scabs or crusting remaining for 10-30 days after.
Total skin healing may take up to 3 months.
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CryoPen Therapy is relatively low risk and side effects and complications are usually minimal. However, some side effects may occur as a result of the treatment. These may include:
Headaches: Not uncommon when freezing on the forehead, scalp and temples. Can last for 2 hours.
Pigment Changes: Both hypo (lightening of the skin and hyper (darkening of the skin) pigmentation. Can last a few months or longer.
Nerve Damage: Although rare, damage to nerves is possible especially where the nerves are close to the skin surface (fingers, wrist, behind the ear). Reports suggest that symptoms disappear after several months.
Blisters: These may appear on the treated area but usually disappear after a few hours.
Shards of Ice: The CryoPen delivers a high pressure jet of nitrous oxide. This jet can cause shards of ice to be thrown into the air to a distance of up to 30cm. They will thaw quickly and will not damage healthy skin.
Damage to hair follicles: Hair follicles are easily damaged by cryosurgery and permanent alopecia to the treated area is not uncommon.
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Whether you're looking to remove a skin tag, treat a verruca or improve the appearance of unwanted skin lesions, our experienced team are here to help.