Cryotherapy - Louise Attfield

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Cryotherapy is an advanced freezing innovation that is a safe, fast and effective solution for the removal of skin imperfections.

A controlled and comfortable fine jet of nitrous oxide is applied to the affected area and the tiny cold blast eliminates the blemish by freezing the tissue cells.

Cryotherapy is suitable for skin tags, sun damage, age spots, warts and verrucae.

Personalised Treatments

The removal of skin lesions by cryotherapy generally uses liquid nitrogen which is stored in special flasks and cartridges, and is applied to the skin using a device that emits the liquid nitrogen in a fine and controlled spray. Applying small amounts of liquid nitrogen to various skin problems is now a standard treatment.

A wide variety of superficial, benign (non-cancerous) lesions can be treated with cryotherapy, but it is most commonly used to remove pigmentation caused by sun damage, viral warts and verrucae, skin tags and other annoying cosmetic blemishes.

Applications usually last about 10 -30 seconds and has been likened to holding an ice cube against your skin for 10 -30 seconds. It is uncomfortable but usually not too painful as most people find the discomfort quite bearable.

The treatments usually work first time, however sometimes thicker warts and verrucae and larger skin tags need two or more sessions over a period of a few weeks.

A full, thorough and free consultation is carried out before treatments to insure it is entirely appropriate for your needs and wellbeing.

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Cryotherapy Frequently Asked Questions

How does it feel?

Because it uses extreme cold to cause controlled destruction of unwanted blemishes in a precise application method, there is minor pain or discomfort. The extreme cold also has an analgesic effect which reduces pain perception, but you will experience a small stinging sensation. There may be residual stinging for a few minutes after treatment which is normal.

How long does it take?

It is extremely rapid, each lesion can be treated in less than 2 minutes. The area will be evaluated at your consultation, and an application time decided upon. Most lesions require only one treatment, the exception to this are warts and verrucae which usually need more than one, especially if they are old.

How much will treatment cost?

The cost depends on the size of the area to be treated, and the number of lesions to be removed. When you make an appointment, we can make an assessment and discuss costs.

Are there side effects?

The treated skin will look red, and possibly raised. It will feel cold for a few minutes. You may also experience slight stinging and itching for up to 10 minutes, this is a normal response. The treated area may look darker as the necrosed tissue dies and falls away … healing can take a few weeks, depending on the size and depth of the lesion. Occasionally a blister may form, it is rare but regarded as a normal occurrence. It should not be picked or popped.