Cryotherapy using a CryoPen device is a method of freezing and destroying unwanted skin lesions by applying extreme cold. The CryoPen utilizes a fine jet of nitrous oxide gas to precisely freeze the target area, causing cell death without harming surrounding tissue. This technique is used to remove various benign skin conditions like skin tags, warts, verrucas, milia, and age spots.
The CryoPen applicator is used to spray a fine jet of nitrous oxide onto the target lesion.
The nitrous oxide rapidly freezes the cells and the water within them, causing tissue necrosis.
The frozen cells are destroyed, and the treated area regenerates afterward.
The treatment typically involves two freeze cycles, with a thaw period in between.
The CryoPen applicator is designed for pinpoint accuracy, ensuring that only the lesion is targeted and treated, minimising collateral damage to healthy tissue.
What it's used for:
Skin tags: Small, benign growths of skin that can be removed with CryoPen.
Warts: Viral infections of the skin that can be treated effectively with CryoPen.
Verrucas: Plantar warts, which are warts that grow on the soles of the feet.
Milia: Small, white cysts that can appear on the skin.
Cherry angiomas: Small, red, benign blood vessel growths.
Age spots: Sun-induced pigmentation changes on the skin.
Solar lentigo: Also known as a liver spot, caused by sun exposure.
Fibroma: Benign, soft growths that can occur on the skin.
Benefits
CryoPen treatments generally require minimal aftercare, if any.
The treatment is quick and can be performed in a short amount of time.
The CryoPen applicator allows for precise treatment of lesions.
The device is designed to minimize harm to surrounding healthy tissue.
CryoPen treatments typically do not require anesthesia.
The treated area usually heals within 1-6 weeks.
