Cryotherapy Guide
What is Cryotherapy?
Cryotherapy, also known as cryosurgery, is a procedure where extreme cold, typically liquid nitrogen, is used to freeze and destroy abnormal tissue on the skin, such as warts and moles.
Liquid nitrogen is applied to the wart or mole using a cotton swab or a spray device. This process usually takes less than a minute. The extreme cold freezes the tissue, causing it to die. This might feel like an ice cube touching your skin, followed by a brief numbness. After the treatment, the area may blister and scab over. It typically heals within three to six weeks.
Cryotherapy is a common and effective treatment for removing warts and moles, with minimal discomfort and a low risk of infection
Remember, the NHS no longer funds removal of cosmetic skin lesions or blemishes.
Perfect for treatment of:
- Warts
- Skin tags
- Age spots
- Sun spots
- Moles
- Actinic keratoses
- Seborrheic keratoses
- Small skin lesions
- Veruccas
– Nurse Emma
“Some people joke that cryosurgery is like giving your mole a “brain freeze”! Just like when you eat ice cream too quickly, the extreme cold of cryosurgery can create a similar sensation on your skin. It’s a chilly way to say goodbye to those unwanted moles!”
