Cryopen

Cryopen

Cryopen is the latest technology for cryotherapy (icy cold temperatures). By using nitrous oxide gas (N2O) freezing down to -89 degrees, we can treat benign lesions on the skin’s surface with pinpoint accuracy.

By using a temperature -89 degrees C, the Cryopen enables the skin to freeze to -45 degree. This causes the liquid inside the lesion’s cell to become shards of ice, and the cell membrane to rupture, thus destroying the cells. This is an extremely fast process that does not allow the body to protect itself during the treatment time; ensuring results.

The NHS no longer treats benign lesions, deeming them to be cosmetic. However some lesions are not benign and you should consult appropriate medical advice to ensure cryotherapy is suitable for your lesion(s)

Results

The results are permanent after 1-2 treatments. However, if you are prone a particular lesion, these may occur elsewhere.

Treatment including post-treatment and risks

• Treatment lasts from 5-25 seconds, lesion dependent.
• Initial slight discomfort, skin will feel as if it has stung by nettles for 10-60 minutes.
• Try not to cover treatment site if possible.
• Swelling will occur round the site for a few hours. This is normal.
• Stinging for 10-60 minutes post treatment. Painkiller may be taken if necessary.
• Scabs may appear a few days after treatment.
• Do not pick, scratch or rub scabs or burst blisters as scarring may occur. Do not take any antihistamine for 48 hours the day before treatment day and 48 hours after. The treatment is partly based on histamine action.
• Lesion will shed after 4 -14 days, but can last over 4 weeks.
• Healing takes up to 4 weeks in most cases.
• Temporary skin colour change (skin darkens) often occurs, but in darker skins may be permanent.
• Use SPF 50 on new skin when lesion has shed. There will be new pink skin underneath. This will gradually re-pigment to your skin’s natural colour.
• If healing is not as expected and redness or pain is present please contact clinic or your Doctor as you may have contracted an infection.