CryoPen™

CryoPen® is a precision cryotherapy treatment used to remove selected benign skin lesions by applying a highly controlled jet of cold nitrous oxide directly to the treatment area.

At Derma Aesthetics Clinic in Brentwood, CryoPen can be used for suitable skin tags, warts, verrucas, age spots and other benign lesions following assessment.

What Is CryoPen?

CryoPen is a handheld cryotherapy device that delivers a focused jet of nitrous oxide at very low temperature onto a selected skin lesion.

The precision of the applicator allows the treatment to be concentrated on the lesion while limiting unnecessary exposure of the surrounding skin.

The freezing process damages the targeted cells, which are then gradually shed as the area heals.

What Can CryoPen Treat?

Following assessment, CryoPen may be suitable for a number of benign skin concerns including:

• Skin tags
• Warts
• Verrucas
• Solar lentigines and selected age spots
• Selected seborrhoeic keratoses
• Cherry angiomas and some small vascular lesions
• Milia
• Some other confirmed benign superficial lesions

Not every skin lesion is appropriate for cryotherapy. Any lesion that is changing in size, shape or colour, bleeding unexpectedly, failing to heal, or otherwise appears unusual should be medically assessed before cosmetic treatment is considered.

CryoPen for Skin Tags

Skin tags are small, soft benign growths that commonly develop around areas such as the neck, underarms, upper chest and other areas where skin rubs against skin or clothing.

CryoPen can freeze the tissue within a suitable skin tag. The treated area then changes over the following days before the tag shrinks or separates as the skin heals.

You can read more in our guide to CryoPen for skin tags and benign skin lesions.

CryoPen for Warts & Verrucas

Warts and verrucas are caused by strains of the human papillomavirus and can sometimes be persistent despite home treatments.

Cryotherapy works by freezing the affected tissue. Some warts and verrucas may require more than one treatment because they can extend deeper into the skin than their surface appearance suggests.

CryoPen for Age Spots & Pigmented Lesions

Some benign areas of pigmentation, including solar lentigines or age spots, may be suitable for CryoPen treatment.

However, pigmented lesions must be approached carefully. We will not treat a mole or suspicious pigmented lesion unless it has been appropriately assessed and confirmed as suitable for treatment.

Before & After CryoPen Treatment

The image below shows an example of a CryoPen treatment result. Individual results vary depending on the type, size and depth of the lesion and how your skin heals.

Your CryoPen Treatment Experience

Consultation & Assessment

Before treatment, we assess the lesion and discuss how long it has been present, whether it has changed and whether CryoPen is an appropriate option.

If there is any uncertainty about the nature of a lesion, treatment will be postponed and medical assessment may be recommended.

Treatment

The CryoPen applicator is positioned directly over the lesion and delivers a short, controlled freeze.

Treatment time varies according to the type, size and depth of the lesion. Many individual lesions can be treated within seconds, although deeper or more resistant lesions may require a longer freeze or further treatment sessions.

Aftercare

Immediately following treatment, the area may appear red or swollen. A blister, darker patch or small scab can develop as part of the normal healing process.

It is important not to pick or remove the healing skin prematurely. You will be given appropriate aftercare advice for the area treated.

Does CryoPen Hurt?

The intense cold can cause a brief stinging or burning sensation during treatment. The area can remain tender for a short period afterwards.

Most individual treatments are very quick, but sensitivity varies according to the lesion and its location.

How Long Does CryoPen Treatment Take?

The actual freezing time for an individual lesion is usually measured in seconds. The overall appointment is longer because the lesion needs to be assessed and the treatment carefully planned.

Larger, thicker or deeper lesions can require longer treatment than small superficial lesions.

How Many Treatments Will I Need?

Some small superficial lesions respond to a single treatment, while others may need additional sessions.

Warts, verrucas and thicker lesions in particular can require repeat treatment because the affected tissue may extend deeper into the skin.

We will advise you what is realistic for your particular lesion following assessment.

What Happens While the Area Heals?

The treated tissue usually changes appearance over the days following CryoPen treatment. Depending on the lesion, you may notice:

• Redness
• Temporary swelling
• Tenderness
• A small blister
• Darkening of the treated tissue
• Formation of a dry crust or scab

The treated tissue is gradually shed as healthy skin heals underneath.

Can CryoPen Leave a Scar?

Any treatment that deliberately destroys skin tissue carries some risk of scarring or changes in pigmentation.

CryoPen’s focused application helps limit treatment to the selected area, but factors such as lesion depth, skin type, treatment location and individual healing response can affect the final appearance.

Who May Not Be Suitable for CryoPen?

Cryotherapy is not appropriate for every person or every lesion. Extra caution or medical advice may be needed where there is:

• An undiagnosed or changing skin lesion
• Known or suspected skin cancer
• Impaired circulation in the treatment area
• Reduced sensation
• Significant sensitivity to cold
• Broken or infected skin
• A lesion in an area where healing may be more difficult

We will assess suitability before treatment and will not freeze a lesion simply because a client requests its removal.

CryoPen Prices

The cost of CryoPen treatment depends on the number, size and type of lesions being treated.

Visit our treatment pricing page for our current CryoPen prices.

Why Choose Derma Aesthetics Clinic?

Derma Aesthetics Clinic has been established in Brentwood since 2013 and provides personalised non-surgical skin and aesthetic treatments in a private clinic environment.

With CryoPen, our priority is not simply removing a mark or growth. We first assess whether the lesion appears appropriate for cosmetic cryotherapy and will advise you if further assessment is preferable.

For other skin concerns, you can explore our full range of treatments at Derma Aesthetics Clinic and discuss suitable options during consultation.

Book a CryoPen Consultation in Brentwood

If you have a skin tag, wart, verruca, age spot or another benign skin lesion you would like assessed, contact us to discuss whether CryoPen may be suitable.

Call us on 01277 213 980 or use the enquiry form below.