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

This works by using liquefied nitrous oxide to destroy the tissue by freezing the cellular fluid, forming 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 treatment(s).

• VERSATILE TREATMENT OPTIONS : Treats lesions from 1mm to 10mm in size

• FAST TREATMENTS: Treats a 2mm lesion in 10 second

• 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

Can anyone have the treatment?

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

Can children have CryoPen Treatments?

Yes. However, parental consent is required. 

Is the Treatment Painful?

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.

What do patients experience During Treatment?

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

What follow-up is necessary?

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