CryoPen® Cryotherapy
Eliminating unwanted skin blemishes
Treatment Overview
Cryotherapy is the controlled destruction of unwanted tissue by precise application of extreme cold. Targeted rapid freezing to -27°C and more will produce necrosis in all benign human tissue, making it an extremely effective method used to treat a wide range of skin conditions. These include the removal of warts and verrucas, seborrheic keratosis, skin tags, non-malignant skin growths and lesions, and skin pigmentation.
CryoPen® is a superior CryoTherapy device that can target and destroy the intended lesion with extreme precision at temperatures of 45°C. This acutely accurate placement greatly minimises the freezing effects on the healthy skin surrounding the unwanted lesion during the procedure.
The Science
The innovation of cryotherapy is the direct application of liquified N₂0 (Nitrous Oxide) under high pressure (55 bar). A fine jet of freezing gas at -89°C is emitted directly onto the abnormal skin lesion. The device destroys the tissue by freezing the intercellular fluid, forming ice shards and crystals that rupture the membrane, thereby destroying the cell.
Following treatment, the body’s natural wound healing response is triggered, immediately followed by inflammation of the area. Proliferation then takes effect shortly after this, noticed by a small wheal or scab crusting formation underneath which tissue remodelling will occur. The crust should be allowed to fall away naturally. This process involves the eventual maturation of the newly formed skin cells.
Treatment Objectives
- Pigmentation – age spots/sun damage
- Skin Tags
- Seborrheic keratosis
- Warts
- Verrucas
- Blood blister – Cherry Angiomas
- Milia
Treatment Advantages
- Precision freezing to the millimetre
- Ability to control the depth of nitrous oxide penetration
- Expeditious treatment – no longer than 2 minutes per lesion
- Sterile procedure / No incisions / no bleeding / minimal risk of infection
- Much more effective than over-the-counter treatments
- Repeat treatments may not be required
Before Your Treatment
A comprehensive consultation is conducted at the beginning of every patient’s journey. This consultation involves filling out essential paperwork, including a medical health history questionnaire, which is crucial in determining the suitability of treatment. Additionally, the consultation includes a thorough discussion to establish the patient’s treatment motivations, expectations, and desired outcomes; this helps determine the best treatment solution and an individual program that caters to each patient’s specific needs.
Booking your initial treatment appointment on the same day as the consultation may be possible in some instances. However, this will depend on the specific treatment needed. It is naturally important and advised to take some time to carefully consider our recommendations and then return at a later date for the treatment appointment.
Your Treatment
Upon arriving for your scheduled treatment appointment, your medical history will be carefully reviewed to ensure accuracy. Your practitioner will then explain the intended treatment procedure in detail to ensure it is fully understood and expected. Only after obtaining your consent to proceed will the treatment be administered. You are always welcome and encouraged to ask any questions or raise any concerns at any point during the process.
Your treatment will be conducted in one of our opulent, state-of-the-art treatment rooms. Our practitioner will escort you through each phase of the treatment, guaranteeing your comfort and safety, which are always of utmost importance. We make extensive efforts to prioritise your safety and well-being above everything else, so you can rest assured that you are in good hands.
At each treatment, as part of your medical records, before-and-after photos are taken to illustrate the progress and outcome of your treatment.
After Your Treatment
Once your treatment is complete, we will review the initial results and guide you through the aftercare plan. Before you leave the clinic, we will provide you with comprehensive aftercare instructions, both verbally and in writing. Additionally, we will provide you with any necessary aftercare products or accessories to achieve optimal results.
We provide touch-up cosmetics, cleansers, and moisturisers to help you refresh after treatment and resume your schedule.
Results Gallery
Testimonial
“Every winter I come along to have my seborrheic keratosis treated and removed with cryotherapy. I can honestly say that this treatment is a godsend, as too is Genna. She looks after me so well; I’d never go anywhere else because I feel confident and cared for so well. ”
- Luisa K
Frequently Asked Questions
CryoPen® CryoTherapy is suitable for anyone with unwanted benign skin blemishes or growths.
The disappearance and removal of undesired skin blemishes or growths.
It is common for a singular treatment to remove the unwanted tissue treated with CryoTherapy effectively. However, this typically depends on several factors, such as the skin condition being treated, the location, and the skin itself.
As with all treatments, a standard, comprehensive pre-treatment consultation is mandatory to determine treatment suitability and to discuss all relatable matters regarding the treatment in question.
4-6 weeks post-treatment. At this point, the treatment can be repeated if required.
Results will vary depending upon the skin condition treated. In most cases of treating conditions such as warts, verrucas, milia, and skin tags, results are permanent. With other conditions, such as pigmentation and seborrheic keratosis, there is a possibility of return. Often, with the skin types which experience these skin conditions, there will be a tendency for large areas of skin to be affected continuously throughout a lifetime. In these cases, annual treatment is recommended (during winter months if on the face) to get on top of and manage the appearance of any future developing areas affected by these conditions.
CryoPen® CryoTherapy is a very safe treatment.
Cryotherapy is a very safe, established treatment. Side effects associated with this treatment include initial inflammation, reddening, and itchiness in the treated area.
Minor discomfort may be felt during or immediately after treatment. The treatment application itself is 1-2 seconds. In the immediate hours following treatment, the sensation felt can be described as similar to sunburn. This generally quickly subsides over the next 2-4 hours.
There is very minimal downtime with CryoPen CryoTherapy. The initial effects of skin reddening and possible inflammation generally subside over the next couple of hours. A scab crusting will then form, naturally falling away over the next 7-10 days.
Yes absolutely.
A follow-up appointment is only required if otherwise suggested or requested. Often, one treatment session is all that is required.
Yes – For the treatment of pigmentation and seborrheic keratosis, additional skin resurfacing treatment can be incorporated into the treatment program,
– VI Peels
– Medi-Facials
– SkinPen
– SKIN:LAB
Together, produce fantastic results!
Anyone under the age of 18, pregnant, breastfeeding, A complete medical consultation is mandatory prior to treatment.
*please note – you are paying for the treatment only, and no guarantee is made of any outcome. refunds cannot be given under any circumstances, as the product has been used and the service has been delivered.
