Cryotherapy is a targeted treatment that uses controlled freezing to treat suitable unwanted skin lesions. By applying very low temperatures directly to the affected tissue, the treatment can precisely target the area while limiting unnecessary impact on the surrounding healthy skin.
At Empress Lasers, our cryotherapy treatments are tailored to the individual skin concern, taking into account its type, size, location and characteristics. Every treatment begins with an assessment to establish suitability and ensure cryotherapy is an appropriate option for the area being treated.
Cryotherapy uses extremely low temperatures to freeze and treat unwanted tissue. The cold is applied directly and precisely to the treatment area, causing controlled damage to the targeted cells while minimising unnecessary treatment of the surrounding skin.
Following treatment, the body's natural healing process gradually removes the treated tissue and allows new skin to develop beneath it. Cryotherapy can be used for a number of suitable skin concerns, although not every lesion is appropriate for treatment. This is why professional assessment forms an important part of every appointment at Empress Lasers.
Your appointment begins with an assessment of the area to establish what is being treated and whether cryotherapy is suitable. Once this has been confirmed, controlled freezing is carefully applied to the unwanted tissue. The treatment itself can usually be performed relatively quickly, although the time required will depend on the size, number and location of the areas being addressed.
Following cryotherapy, the treated area may become red or sensitive and can sometimes blister or develop a small crust as part of the normal healing response. The affected tissue will gradually heal over the following days and weeks, with the exact recovery depending on the depth and location of treatment. Your practitioner will explain what to expect and provide appropriate aftercare instructions.
Cryotherapy is used for a variety of skin concerns because treatment can be concentrated on a relatively small and specific area. At Empress Lasers, suitability is assessed individually rather than assuming that every lump, bump or skin lesion can be treated in the same way.
The appearance and location of a lesion can also influence the recommended treatment. If there is uncertainty about what a skin growth is, or it displays characteristics requiring further investigation, appropriate medical assessment may be recommended before cosmetic treatment is considered.
Depending on individual suitability, cryotherapy may be considered for concerns such as:
If you haven't experienced cryotherapy before, you may have questions about how freezing the skin works and what happens afterwards. Below, we answer some of the most common questions about cryotherapy treatment and recovery.
Cryotherapy is a treatment that uses very low temperatures to freeze targeted tissue. It can be used to treat certain suitable skin lesions by precisely applying cold to the affected area and triggering a controlled response within the tissue.
Cryotherapy can be used for several types of suitable skin lesion, which may include certain skin tags, warts and verrucas. Not every growth is appropriate for cryotherapy, so the area will be assessed before treatment is recommended.
The application itself can often be completed quickly, particularly when treating a small individual area. Appointment length will depend on the type, number, size and location of the lesions being treated.
Cryotherapy can cause a brief cold, stinging or burning sensation while the area is being treated. Some sensitivity may remain afterwards as the skin begins its healing process. Individual experiences vary according to the area and extent of treatment.
The area may initially become red, swollen or sensitive and can sometimes blister or form a crust. These changes are part of the skin's response to treatment. The treated tissue will then gradually heal, and you will receive aftercare instructions explaining how to look after the area.
Healing times vary depending on the type, size and location of the area treated and the depth of treatment required. Smaller areas may settle relatively quickly, while others can take longer to heal completely.
Some skin concerns may respond to a single treatment, while larger or more persistent lesions can require additional sessions. Your practitioner will assess the response rather than promising a fixed number of treatments beforehand.
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