Cryotherapy

The device destroys the tissue by freezing the inter-cellular fluid, forming ice shards and crystals which rupture the membrane, thereby destroying the cell. That means there will be no collateral damage to healthy tissue. It’s so incredibly accurate and practical.

Cryotherapy freezes lesions and relies on the intracellular fluid to expand causing cell death and therefore will take some time after treatment to see some improvement. Diathermy you will see instant results as it cauterises the lesions using heat and therefore some lesions will be removed straightaway. Cryotherapy works very well for pigmented lesions and warts. 

There is very little downtime after treatment as Cryotherapy does not break the skin therefore does not create a wound. In rare cases it may cause a blister if it does then it is very important not to pop the blister. 

You may have pain while the nitrous oxide is being applied and afterwards. The treated skin may become red and swollen. You may develop a blister (common), or treatment failure. Cryotherapy may also cause your treated skin to lighten (or darken) as it can damage pigment cells. Ask your nurse if you are worried or have questions about your procedure

Most blemishes, once treated will not return. However, there is  always a risk that the blemish will re-grow, or others may appear in the same area. If this is the case, repeat treatments may be required