Cryosurgery Treatment

What is Cryotherapy?

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 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).

Treatment Method

FIRST FREEZE CYCLE – The CryoPen ® is a unique pen-like device allowing for more targeted treatments, meaning no healthy tissue will be affected during treatments. The CryoPen® Treatment Method The clinician will hold the applicator as close as possible to the lesion, and move it quickly towards and away from it. Depending on the lesion size and depth, the treatment could be 1 to 30 seconds

THAW – After the first freezing cycle, the tissue will be allowed to thaw for about 30 seconds

SECOND FREEZE CYCLE – The second freeze cycle will start. The tissue will freeze faster than during the first freezing cycle. CryoPen ® Cryotherapy can treat all common benign skin lesions including age spots, warts, skin tags, verrucas, cherry angiomas and many more.

FAQS

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.

CryoPen® treats all benign skin lesions!

Warts

Pigmented spots

Cherry angiomas

Sun spots

Seborrheic Keratoses

Skin tags and more!

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Benefits of CryoPen®

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

FAST TREATMENTS – Treats a 2mm lesion in 10 seconds

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

 

Before & After