WHAT IS CRYOTHERAPY?
It is an advanced Cryotherapy innovation that is a fast, effective, safe and new solution for removal of skin imperfections. Procedures typically last from 5 to 30 seconds, so you can be in and out of the salon quickly.
It emits a fine jet of Nitrous Oxide under high pressure, which allows the clinician to work with millimetre precision. This 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.
Cosmetic procedures such as skin tags, milia and cherry angiomas are no longer being treated by many doctors on the NHS. With Cryotherapy you can now have these treatments here.
ADVANTAGES
- Rapid process-treatment only takes 1-2 minutes.
- Sterile – no incision or skin cutting, no bleeding zero risk of infection (from the treatment) the risk is dependent on clients actions.
- Analgesic effect-extreme cold reduces pain perception due to nerve effects.
- Safe-little to no collateral skin damage.
- Excellent results- well established in the medical field, used for well over 200 years accepted as the gold standard treatment to remove most skin lesions.
CRYOTHERAPY OFFERS THE IDEAL TREATMENT FOR:
- Skin Tags
- Sun Damage
- Age Spots
- Milia
- Warts
- Cherry Spots
- Verrucae
HOW IT WORKS
The applicator is held as close as possible to the skin imperfection and moved quickly towards and away from it. This could be from 1-30 seconds, depending on the size and depth.
It is minimally invasive
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are there any side effects?
The area treated is frozen by Cryotherapy. This kills the localised cells in the area which cause them to shrivel and die. The treated area may go darker over a few weeks, but will return to normal pigmented skin in about 6 weeks.
How long are Cryotherapy treatments?
The duration of the treatment time will depend on the surface area and the thickness of the tissue being treated. Upon the clinical evaluation of the depth of the area, the clinician will choose an application time from 1 to 30 seconds.
How much will the treatment cost?
The cost of treatment will depend on the clinic and the size of the area. Please see the online-booking system for prices.
How safe is Cryotherapy?
Cryotherapy is a relatively low-risk procedure. It delivers a freeze directly to the area, and not the healthy surrounding tissue. The Cryotherapy device is both CE and FDA registered.
Is the treatment painful?
There will be a pain sensation similar to a stinging nettle on the skin when the Nitrous Oxide reaches the bottom of the area. There might be a little residual stinging for a few minutes after treatment, this is normal.
Why do I need to wear SPF?
It will protect new skin following your treatment from the Sun. If exposed to the Sun new skin can go dark if not protected.
