The CryoPen (aka cryotherapy) quickly and safely removes warts and other skin lesions with accuracy to the millimetre—and no need for anaesthetic.
During the treatment, our skin therapist will carry out 2 freeze cycles on the targeted area, using a high-pressure jet of nitrous oxide. Because of the in-built precision of the CryoPen, there is no damage to surrounding healthy tissue, offering a safe and pain-free solution for most benign skin lesions.
In the past, these common and often persistent skin imperfections would have required regular visits to your GP. But now you can simply pop into our Sheffield-based clinic and be treated in just a few minutes.
If you or anyone in your family is concerned about any of the above conditions and are wondering if CryoPen is the right solution, please contact call 0114 221 8838 Tuesday – Friday and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you have.
Cryosurgery is the controlled destruction of unwanted tissue by the precise application of extreme cold. The process is called cryo-necrosis, tissue destruction by freezing. Rapid freezing to 27 °C and more will produce cryo-necrosis in all benign human tissues, and ice crystals will form. The ice crystals break the cell membrane, destroying the cell’s organelles and protein matrices. Water then rushes into the surrounding area, causing blistering and disruption of the local blood supply.
Cryosurgery 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 activity except to protect the
area from damage or abrasion. You can work, bathe, and swim immediately after the treatment. There’s no cut, no bleeding, no sutures and minimal risk of infection.
Most unwanted benign skin lesions can be removed, such as verrucae, skin tags, solar lentigo, pigmented spots, actinic keratoses, seborrheic keratoses, haemangioma, molluscum contagiosum, condyloma, and plantar warts. Please note we do not remove moles.
Care should be taken when treating areas with very thin skin and areas where the colour is cosmetically important, such as the face, ears, and lateral surface of the fingers.
A typical freeze may last from 5 to 10 seconds for a small flat wart, and up to 45 seconds for a full-thickness plantar wart. For general purposes, most lesions take about 2 to 30 seconds.
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, you will experience a sharp freezing sensation. There might be a little residual stinging for a few minutes after treatment.
Occasionally, a blister might form and persist for up to 5 days. After the lesion scabs over, healing depends on how deep the wound is. Typically, healing takes between 2 – 6 weeks, depending on the length of freeze and location.
Most lesions will respond to a single treatment. However, some deeper lesions may take several aggressive treatments to see results.
2–30 seconds.
Minimal.
2–6 weeks.
For most lesions, cryosurgery is a permanent removal.
Variable.
Before any skin treatment, a consultation is essential. This dedicated time allows for an in-depth conversation around your desired results, an assessment of your skin, and a tailored recommendation on the most suitable method for your skin type and lifestyle.
A skin scan is carried out to ensure we deeply analyse your complexion, and everything from maintenance to aftercare is discussed in detail. It’s a considered, personalised approach that ensures results are not only beautiful, but lasting.
We take a fully refundable deposit of £50 for all our consultations. Your deposit can be refunded in the clinic or redeemed against our treatments or products purchased after the consultation.