Skin Tag and Blemish Removal
CryoPen
Our CryoPen is a safe and powerful handheld cryosurgery tool, designed to remove all benign skin lesions between 1mm - 10mm on the face and body. Cryotherapy is the controlled destruction of unwanted tissue by the application of extreme cold. The Cryopen delivers an ultra-cold jet of high-pressure nitrous oxide directly to skin lesions removing benign cosmetic lesions quickly and effectively, The extremely fine, pin-point jet produced by Cryopen allows the therapist to work safely with millimetre precision. This means the nitrous oxide is delivered directly to the treated area and no damage is caused to the healthy surrounding tissue.
What results will I expect from the Cryopen
The lesion will change in colour becoming much darker, then a crust will appear before falling off, usually between 10-14 days.
As your skin heals the damaged skin sloughs off allowing new skin to appear.
After primary healing occurs, the area will be lighter than the surrounding area due to loss of melanin, skin will return to its normal colour after a few weeks. Complete healing can take between 1-6 weeks depending on the size of the lesion.
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Is the cryopen painful?
After a few seconds you will feel a slight stinging sensation.
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What to expect immediately after treatment
The tissue turns reddish and inflammation may occur After the treatment you may feel some minor itching and occasionally a blister might form. Aloe vera gel can be applied if necessary. The treatment itself is painless.
After the treatment you may feel some minor itching or irritation for a short period after.
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How long will my results last?
Clinical data shows that the results are permanent after just one session. Some types of skin lesions may return in other places if you are prone to them. On occasions you may need to return for more than one session.
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How long will the treatment take?
The appointment is for 30 minutes including consultation
– The treatment itself takes seconds.
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Are there any side effects?
Changes in skin pigment – Hyperpigmention or Hypopigmentation can occur following CryoPen treatment. Both generally last a few months but can be longer lasting.
Nerve damage – though rare, it is possible for nerve damage to occur, particularly in areas where the nerves lie closer to the surface of the skin, such as the fingers, the wrist and the area behind the ear. Reports suggest that this will disappear within several
months.
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What are the contraindications of the Cryopen?
- Unstable diabetes
- Skin conditions e.g skin tumours, open wounds, solar hyperkeratosis
- Cancer
- Malignant tumours
- Infections accompanied by fever
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Cold intolerance
- Vascular insufficiency
- Suspicious liverspots
- Chemotherapy/Radiotherapy 4 weeks either side of treatment required
GP written consent will be required if you suffer from any of the following:
- Impaired Sensation
- Impaired circulation
- Superficial nerves
- Skin cancer
- Hypersensitivity to cold
- Cardiac disease
GP consent will also be required to treat any mole. No treatments on moles
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Cryopen Pre-treatment Advice
- Take into consideration ‘The Season’. The treatment is best carried out when you are not
going to be in the sun within the next couple of weeks after treatment - Wait two weeks after having a vaccine or booster for treatment
- Please be aware that healing time can take between 2 and 6 weeks, when booking an
appointment take into consideration any events you may be attending within this time as
the lesion will be darker in colour before it will flake off.
- Take into consideration ‘The Season’. The treatment is best carried out when you are not
Aftercare
Now that you have completed your Cryopen treatment, here are a few tips for aftercare:
- Application of SPF 30 (minimum) is essential (but remember, this is ALWAYS)
- We can recommend a sunscreen suitable for your skin type
- Blistering may occur within a couple of hours, do not burst!
- Keep the treated area dry, pat dry after showering
- The lesion will go crusty before flaking off, avoid picking
- Aloe Vera can be applied to the surrounding area if required
- Swelling may occur temporarily post treatment for skintag removal
- Do not cover lesion if possible
- Inflammation may occur this is normal
Please be aware that, although a rare occurrence, after Cryopen you may experience the following:
- Nerve damage – though rare, it is possible for nerve damage to occur, particularly in areas where the nerves lie closer to the surface of the skin, such as the fingers, the wrist and the
area behind the ear.
