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Cryosurgery is a highly effective treatment for a wide variety of benign (non-cancerous) skin problems. It is an effective treatment for wart and small skin tag removal using Liquid Nitrogen. Advantages of this technique are that it is quick and there is minimal risk of scarring or infection.
Appointment Information: Before booking a cryotherapy appointment, please complete our short online assessment questionnaire and upload one or two clear photos of the lesion you would like treated. This allows our clinicians to review the lesion first and advise on the most appropriate next step, including whether:
This helps avoid you booking or paying for an appointment you may not need.
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Appointment Information: If your questionnaire and photos suggest that cryotherapy may be appropriate, our team will advise on the most suitable appointment and expected cost before booking. You will also be advised on aftercare, healing time, and whether additional treatments may be required.
Suitability: Cryotherapy appointments are suitable for the treatment of common benign skin lesions, including warts, verrucae, skin tags, and certain superficial keratoses. During your appointment, a doctor will confirm suitability and apply controlled liquid nitrogen to the lesion, freezing the tissue so it can naturally break down and heal. Suitable for those aged 4 and older.
Important: All patients must complete the online assessment questionnaire and upload photos before any appointment is booked. This allows our clinicians to review the lesion and recommend the most appropriate appointment type and confirm pricing.
From £189We want to ensure you have all the information you need before booking your appointment. If you have any questions or would like help with booking, you can contact us on 03456 252 252 or use the online chat feature in the bottom right of your screen. Our team are happy to help.
Liquid nitrogen is extremely cold. When sprayed on your skin, the top skin layer rapidly freezes. When you leave The GP Surgery, the freezing site will probably be red and swollen, and it may sting and itch as it thaws. Expect the site to look worse over the next few days before it gets better. Swelling and/or blistering often develop within a couple of hours after treatment. 2-3 days after treatment a scab will probably form which will then take 7-10 days to fall off, leaving a pink smooth area.
Liquid nitrogen is extremely cold. When sprayed on your skin, the top skin layer rapidly freezes. When you leave The GP Surgery, the freezing site will probably be red and swollen, and it may sting and itch as it thaws. Expect the site to look worse over the next few days before it gets better. Swelling and/or blistering often develop within a couple of hours after treatment. 2-3 days after treatment a scab will probably form which will then take 7-10 days to fall off, leaving a pink smooth area.
Warts and Verrucas are small growth?s with a rough texture caused by viruses in the human papillomavirus (HPV) family. They can look like a solid blister or a small cauliflower. A wart on the sole of your foot is called a verruca.
Warts and Verrucas usually disappear without treatment. However, it can take up to 2 years for the virus and the wart/ verruca to disappear. With Cryotherapy, liquid nitrogen is applied to your wart for a few seconds to freeze and destroy the affected skin cells. Following this, a sore blister will form which will scab over and eventually fall off in 7-10 days.
Skin tags, also called acrochordons, are flesh coloured/ brown overgrowths of your skin that look like warts and are harmless. They are incredibly common and anyone can get skin tags, particularly in areas where your skin rubs against other skin or clothing. They are most common around the neck, armpits, groin and under the breasts. Typically, they don?t cause any symptoms, but can catch on clothing and become painful or bleed.
You may have pain while the liquid nitrogen is being applied and afterwards. The treated skin may become red and swollen. You may develop a blister (common), scar (rare), or an open sore at the treatment area. Cryotherapy may also cause your treated skin to lighten (or darken) as it can damage pigment cells. Ask your clinician if you are worried or have questions about your procedure.
If you cancel your appointment 24 hours before it starts, then you will receive a full refund. However, If you cancel your appointment within the 24 hour period before the appointment is due, then you will be liable to pay the cost of the consultation. If you do need to reschedule please contact us as soon as possible.
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