CRYOTHERAPY LESION REMOVAL
Removal of skin tags, warts, moles & pigmented lesions
For quite a while the NHS haven't covered the removal of benign lesions such as warts,, verrucae, moles, skin tags, milia, solar lentigines (sun spots), seborrheic keratosis, cherry angioma and most types of pigmented lesions. At LA Perfection, we offer cryotherapy and various laser treatments to to completely remove most unwanted skin lesions. At your free consultation, your skin specialist will assess your skin and select the best method for your skin lesion, for the quickest and most effective treatment.
WHAT IS CRYOTHERAPY?
Cryotherapy is a safe and highly effective method of removing benign lesions such as skin tags, warts, milia, moles and seborrheic keratosis (sunspots). We use highly pressured liquid nitrous oxides to quickly destroy the affected lesion with minimal damage to the surrounding tissue. The treatment is quick and effective, requiring little aftercare, making it a very popular treatment to remove unwanted lesions - no longer covered by the NHS. After the treatment, your warts, skin tags or other lesions will scab over and fall off within one to two weeks. At LA Perfection we use the CryoPen Cryosurgical System, which is the most advanced, state-of-the-art technology in the field of cryosurgery.
HOW DOES CRYOTHERAPY WORK?
The treatment takes less than a minute per lesion. After a thorough consultation, one of our highly trained skin specialist, will use the industry leading, medical grade, CryoPen to treat your lesion. The medical grade device will emit a very fine, targeted jet of nitrous oxide - directly to the affected skin lesion.
The tissue is destroyed by freezing the inter-cellular fluid with the formation of ice crystals, which leads to rupture of the cell membrane. There may be some slight swelling, redness, or even a blister in the surrounding tissue. This can last from a few hours to a few days. The lesion will then exfoliate away over the next week or two. You may require further treatments depending on the lesion.
WHY CHOOSE LA PERFECTION FOR CRYOTHERAPY?
At LA Perfection we use the award winning CryoPen system. CryoPen is the leading cryosurgical innovator, making the most accurate and effective device to safely remove benign lesions. The CryoPen uses a state-of-the-art, linear compression cooling technology that does not require handling of dangerous cryogenic gases and liquids.
The medical grade CryoPen emits a very fine targeted jet of nitrous oxide under high pressure, enabling your therapist to work with very fine precision, treating the lesion without damaging the surrounding tissue.
As well as Cryotherapy, we offer a range or methods including laser and PhysioSkin, enabling us to choose the most effective treatment for your lesion.
Our highly qualified therapists work closely with our nurses who can treat more complex lesions.
SKIN TAG REMOVAL
Skin tags are small, soft, skin-coloured growths on your skin. They can vary in colour and size – from a few millimetres up to 5cm wide. Skin tags are usually found on the neck, armpits, around the groin, or under the breasts. They can also grow on the eyelids or under the folds of the buttocks.
Skin tags are ofen treated in just one treatment but larger lesions may take up to three.
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AGE SPOT REMOVAL
Age spots, also known as liver spots or pigmented lesions, are caused by overactive pigment cells. Ultraviolet (UV) light speeds up the production of melanin, a natural pigment that gives skin its colour. On skin that has had years of sun exposure, age spots appear when melanin becomes clumped or is produced in high concentrations. Age spots are usually found on the face or hands.
Age spots vary in size and colour and may take several treaments to completely remove.
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HAEMANGIOMA REMOVAL
Haemangiomas, also known as cherry angioma, Campbell de Morgan spots or red moles, are often bright red and oval in shape. they are caused by an abnormal growth of blood vessels and can appear anywhere on the body. As well as Cryotherapy, they can also be treated with Laser. Your skin specialist will choose the best treatment option for you at your free consultation.
Cherry Angiomas may take up to three treatments to remove depending on the size.
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WART REMOVAL
These small, noncancerous growths appear when your skin is infected with one of the many viruses of the human papillomavirus (HPV) family. The virus triggers extra cell growth, which makes the outer layer of skin thick and hard in that spot. While they can grow anywhere you have skin, you're more likely to get one on your hands or feet.
Warts often take several treatments to get to the root and kill the virus, especially if they are large.
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SEBORRHEIC KERATOSIS REMOVAL
Seborrheic Keratosis is a noncancerous (benign) skin growth that some people develop as they age. The appearance of seborrheic keratoses vary widely. They may be light tan to brown or black. The most common texture is rough, with a bumpy, grainy surface that crumbles easily. However, they also may be smooth and waxy. While some are tiny, others grow larger than 3 cm in diameter.
Seborrheic keratoses may take several treatments to completely remove.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT DOES CRYOTHERAPY FEEL LIKE?
You will feel a tingling, cold sensation during the treatment. It is uncomfortable but not painful and it is over very quickly.
HOW LONG DOES A CRYOTHERAPY TREATMENT TAKE?
Each lesion is treated in less than a minute but your appointment will last for 10 to 20 minutes for preparation and aftercare advice.
HOW LONG DO CRYOTHERAPY RESULTS LAST?
For most lesions cryotherapy is a permanent removal. Some lesions are harder to remove than others and may take several treatments.
IS CRYOTHERAPY SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE?
Yes but with caution depending on the skin type and location. The treatment may kill the melanacytes around the treated area causing lightening of the skin. People with darker skin may want to consider alternative treatment methods depending on the location and size of the lesion.
HOW MANY CRYOTHERAPY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?
Most lesions only require one treatment although some larger or deeper lesions may take several treatments for complete removal.
DOES CRYOTHERAPY LEAVE A SCAR?
This does not normally occur. temporary darkening or lightening of the skin may occur but usually only lasts for a few months. Pigment change is more common in darker skin types.
WHAT CAN CRYOTHERAPY TREAT?
warts,, verrucae, moles, skin tags, milia, solar lentigines (sun spots), seborrheic keratosis, cherry angioma and most types of pigmented lesions.
IS CRYOTHERAPY BETTER THAN OTHER LESION REMOVAL METHODS?
Cryotherapy requires no anaesthetic and has less scarring than other techniques of skin removal, with minimal post-op care. Treatments are quick and easily integrated into other treatment plans.