Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is a safe and effective treatment for a range of benign skin lesions, including warts, verrucas, skin tags, cherry angiomas, age spots and other suitable lesions.
Every lesion is different, so the number of treatments required will vary depending on the size, depth, location and how your skin responds to treatment.
Our Commitment to You
We believe in being completely transparent from the outset, so you know what to expect before beginning treatment.
We will assess your progress at every appointment and always provide honest advice on whether further treatment is likely to be beneficial.
In the uncommon event that a lesion proves particularly stubborn and requires significantly more treatments than would normally be expected, we may, at our discretion, offer a reduced fee for additional treatments.
What to Expect
Skin tags, cherry angiomas and most benign lesions
These often respond within 1 to 2 treatments.
Warts and verrucas
As these are caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), they can be more resistant to treatment and typically require 2 to 3 treatments, although some may need additional sessions. Unfortunately, no treatment can guarantee complete removal or prevent recurrence.
Contraindications
Cryotherapy is not suitable for everyone. Please let us know at your consultation if any of the following apply to you pregnancy or breastfeeding, a pacemaker or implanted electrical device, Raynaud’s disease or cold urticaria, diabetes or any condition affecting circulation or sensation, blood thinners or immunosuppressant medication, an active skin infection or open wound in the area to be treated, a history of keloid scarring, or recent laser, IPL or chemical peel treatment in the same area within the last two weeks.
Aftercare
Aftercare is straightforward and most people get on with their day as normal straight after treatment. You may notice some redness, swelling or a blister forming over the treated area in the hours and days that follow this is a completely normal part of the healing process. Blistering can last up to five days and full healing typically takes between two and six weeks depending on the size and location of the blemish. Avoid touching or picking the area, keep it free from makeup and perfumed products for 48 hours, avoid heat treatments including saunas, sunbeds and hot baths for 48 to 72 hours, and apply a broad spectrum SPF daily to any exposed areas until fully healed.
A consultation are always carried out before treatment. We do not treat moles without prior GP approval.
Treatment Fees
The cryotherapy fee is charged per treatment session, rather than per lesion until clearance.
Prices start at £50 per session and each appointment includes:
Assessment of the lesion and healing progress.
A fresh application of medical-grade cryotherapy.
Clinical advice and aftercare guidance.
As each treatment requires specialist equipment, cryotherapy gas and practitioner time, every session is chargeable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my wart or verruca disappear after one treatment?
Unfortunately not always. Warts and verrucas are caused by a virus, so they often require 2 to 3 treatments, and occasionally more.
Why is each treatment charged separately?
Each appointment involves a new clinical assessment and a fresh application of cryotherapy using medical-grade gas. As every treatment incurs costs and practitioner time, each session is charged individually.
Can you guarantee removal?
While cryotherapy is highly effective, no clinic can guarantee complete removal after a specific number of treatments, particularly for viral warts and verrucas.