cryotherapy

The cryopen removes benign cosmetic lesions, such as:

Cryotherapy is an advanced approach to skin rejuvenation that utilizes extreme cold temperatures to stimulate the body’s natural healing response and rejuvenate the skin. At Naomi Waite Aesthetics clinic, we offer cryotherapy in the form of a CryoPen, which is a cutting-edge device that uses a stream of freezing gas to deliver targeted and effective treatment.

Cryotherapy is a minimally invasive treatment that can be used to address a wide range of skin issues, including sun damage, age spots, skin tags, warts, and other imperfections. The treatment is quick and painless and can be completed in as little as 5-10 minutes, making it a convenient option for busy clients.

The process of cryotherapy involves the use of a small, handheld device that delivers a precise stream of cold gas to the targeted area. The extreme cold causes the cells in the treated area to freeze and die, prompting the body to produce collagen and elastin to repair the damage. These natural substances help to improve skin texture and tone, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and create a smoother, more youthful complexion.

At Naomi Waite Aesthetics, we offer cryotherapy treatment for a variety of areas including the face, neck, hands, and feet. Our skilled team of professionals is dedicated to providing our clients with the highest level of care, using the latest techniques and technologies to achieve stunning results.

In conclusion, if you are looking for a safe, effective, and convenient way to rejuvenate your skin, cryotherapy may be just what you need. Contact us to schedule a consultation and learn more about the benefits of this innovative treatment.

Frequently asked questions

The treatment takes seconds. There may be some slight stinging after the treatment and the area may feel a little itchy and will look red.

Usually you will only need to have one treatment, however we recommend that you have a follow up visit 4-6 weeks after your initial visit so that we can check the treatment site and determine if a follow up treatment is required.

cryotherapy summary

Procedure Time

10 minutes

Anaesthetic

None

full RECOVERY

Immediately

sensitivity period

24 hours

no. of TREATMENTS

1 – with 1 follow check

results

Immediately

results – duration

Permanent

potential risks

Itchiness, redness, swelling, mild crusting

Treatment care

PRE-TREATMENT CARE

  • If you are considering having a skin lesion removed, the following advice might be of interest to you.Be Informed
    It is important that you are informed about your skin condition and proposed treatment including the potential benefits and risks involved.
    This information is not meant to scare or alarm you; it is simply an effort to better inform you so that you may give or withhold your consent to the treatment.Visit your GP
    It is advised that you visit your GP prior to booking an appointment with us to get your lesion checked. Tell your Doctor that you are considering removal by CryoPen and ask them ‘Is it safe for me to have this lesion removed for cosmetic purposes’.Side Effects
    CryoPen Therapy is relatively low risk and side effects and complications are usually minimal. Some side effects may occur as a result of the treatment. These may include:

    Headaches
    Not uncommon when freezing on the forehead, scalp and temples. Can last for 2 hours.

    Pigment Changes
    Both hypo (lightening of the skin and hyper (darkening of the skin) pigmentation. Can last a few months or longer.

    Nerve Damage
    Although rare, damage to nerves is possible especially where the nerves are close to the skin surface (fingers, wrist, behind the ear). Reports suggest that symptoms disappear after several months.

    Blisters
    These may appear on the treated area but usually disappear after a few hours.

    Shards of Ice
    The CryoPen delivers a high pressure jet of nitrous oxide. This jet can cause shards of ice to be thrown into the air to a distance of up to 30cm. They will thaw quickly and will not damage healthy skin.

    Damage to hair follicles
    Hair follicles are easily damaged by cryosurgery and permanent alopecia to the treated area is not uncommon.

    Specific pre-treatment information for verrucae and warts
    In the days leading up to your appointment, it is a good idea to give a wart or verrucae a bit of TLC!

    The treatment works best when the skin covering these lesions is soft and slightly opened. Follow the steps below to allow the treatment to work effectively:

    • Soak the lesion in a bowl of warm, soapy water for 20 minutes
    • With a pumice stone or emery board (nail file), gently scrub the lesion until the skin becomes rough.

    Please do not scrub so hard that you make the area sore. Discontinue these steps if bleeding occurs. You are not trying to open a wound or cause discomfort. However, the more deeply the jet of nitrous oxide can penetrate, the better the chances of removal after one treatment are.

POST-TREATMENT CARE

  • If you have had a treatment to remove a skin lesion, you might like to know what to expect in the coming days. While there is very little aftercare required, there are a few things you should be aware of.Blisters
    Blistering can happen with any cryotherapy treatment and is indiscriminate. The Cryopen is the most effective way of avoiding blisters as we are only treating the affected area and not healthy tissue.If a blister does appear, please don’t pop it. It will go down on its own. If it pops, weeping may occur. If so use a smear of Savlon or Germolene cream twice a day. An adhesive dressing such as a plaster can be used to cover the area to protect it.Skin Tags
    These turn black at the base and drop off over a period of one to six weeks. Larger skin tags of 3mm+ may need a second freeze. Please contact us after six weeks if they need to be retreated.  If the area does become tender you can use use Savlon or Germolene twice a day. A plaster can be used to cover the area to stop the treated area being irritated by clothing rubbing on it.

    Warts and Verrucae
    It is recommended if they are still there, warts and verrucae should be re-treated 4 weeks after your first treatment. There is no aftercare apart from if the treated area develops a blister.

    Milia
    These are superficial keratin filled epidermal cysts and normally flatten and disappear with Cryotherapy quite quickly. There is no need to do anything other than follow the blister advice if one appears

    Pigmentation and cherry Angiomas
    The treated area may raise and look like a bee-sting. Do not worry this is perfectly normal. The redness will subside in a few hours.

    General advice for all skin lesions
    In the case of all lesions, over the next 24 hours the area will go darker and develop a crust on the surface. Do not pick this off. When it naturally falls away you will see new skin which is a shiny pink colour.  This is not scarring. It will re pigment over the following weeks and could take several months.

    The histamine in the area which was treated will create an itchy sensation for between ten and sixty minutes, do not worry this is perfectly normal.

    Do not pick the treated area at any time after treatment otherwise the area will take longer to heal.  If a wheel/scab is knocked off accidentally it will also take longer to heal, but you should still have the same outcome of a successful treatment.

    Please use a sunblock factor 50 on any pigmentation removal until it has re-pigmented, this may take up to eight weeks.

    You can continue to use make up, deodorant or perfumes on treated areas but try and leave for as long as you can on the day of treatment.

    If the small crust has not fallen off after four weeks, please wait until it has done so before contacting the clinic. Skin sometimes takes several weeks and even months to regenerate.

    If the skin being treated is tanned, please remember the healing skin will no longer be tanned. It will eventually re-pigment as it matures.

    Permanent alopecia can occur in a treated area which is usually covered with hair.

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