Skin Lesion Treatments

Once the lesion is frozen, it typically scabs over and falls away within 1–2 weeks, leaving smoother skin underneath. For stubborn lesions such as verruca or thicker warts, a second session may be advised.

Clients are often surprised by how small and neat the treated area becomes, especially compared to older removal methods.

Yes — CryoPen is FDA-cleared and CE-marked, used by professionals across the UK. It’s a low-risk treatment when performed by trained practitioners and is commonly used in aesthetic clinics for its convenience and precision.

While some mild redness or scabbing can occur as the lesion heals, serious side effects are rare.

es. However, skin types and location should be considered carefully prior treatment.

Both hypopigmentation and hyperpigmentation may occur after cryotherapy, generally last a few months, but can be longer lasting. Please ask your practitioner about this before treatment.

Melanocytes are the most sensitive to cold injury. Therefore, they are the most easily damaged with cryotherapy. Dark-skinned patients need to consider the risk of permanent loss of pigment.

Yes. However, parental consent is required.

Generally, little or no discomfort is experienced during the first few seconds when you manage to avoid treatment of healthy tissue

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

Typically, it leaves the least amount of scarring of any form of lesion removal because it causes the least damage to the connective tissues. Hypopigmented lesions will be noticeable until they darken

Occasionally, a blister might form and persist for up to 5 days. After, it scabs over the lesions, healing depends on how deep the wounds is. Typically, healing will occur from 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 get results.

For most lesions, cryotherapy is a permanent removal. Some lesions are harder to remove than others.

There are no limitations on activity except to protect the area from damage or abrasion.

Swimming and showering are not a problem.

If the blister pops, the use of an antibiotic cleaning solution and ointment is recommended.

Covering the area with a bandage also promotes healing.

Follow-up should be scheduled in 2-week intervals to observe results, and for further sessions if required