If you’re looking for a quick and effective way to remove unwanted skin lesions, cryotherapy may be the ideal solution. At MD Health in Poulton-le-Fylde, we provide professional cryotherapy using the CryoPen® to safely treat a wide range of benign skin lesions with minimal discomfort and little downtime.
What is Cryotherapy?
Cryotherapy is a non-surgical treatment that uses a precise jet of nitrous oxide to freeze and destroy unwanted benign skin lesions. The frozen tissue naturally breaks down and is gradually replaced by healthy skin during the healing process.
Treatment is quick, minimally invasive and usually takes only a few minutes, making it an excellent option for many common skin concerns.
What skin lesions can be treated?
Cryotherapy is suitable for many benign skin lesions, including:
* Skin tags
* Common warts
* Verrucas
* Seborrhoeic keratoses
* Cherry angiomas
* Age spots (solar lentigines)
* Milia
* Dermatofibromas
* Molluscum contagiosum
* Some benign pigmented lesions (following clinical assessment)
Every lesion is carefully assessed before treatment to ensure cryotherapy is appropriate.
What happens during the treatment?
Your appointment begins with a consultation to assess the lesion and discuss your medical history.
The CryoPen® is then used to deliver a highly controlled freezing treatment directly to the lesion while protecting the surrounding healthy skin. Depending on the size and type of lesion, one or more freeze cycles may be required.
Most appointments take between 15 and 30 minutes.
Does cryotherapy hurt?
Most patients describe the treatment as mildly uncomfortable rather than painful. You may experience a brief stinging or burning sensation during the freezing process, which usually settles within a few minutes.
Some redness, swelling or blistering can occur afterwards and forms part of the normal healing process.
How many treatments will I need?
Many benign skin lesions can be successfully treated in a single session. Larger, thicker or more stubborn lesions may require additional treatments to achieve the best possible results.
This will be discussed during your consultation.
Is cryotherapy safe?
When performed by a trained healthcare professional, cryotherapy is considered a safe and effective treatment for appropriate benign lesions.
At MD Health, all patients are assessed individually to ensure treatment is suitable. If there is any uncertainty regarding the diagnosis of a skin lesion, further assessment may be recommended before treatment.
Why Choose MD Health?
MD Health is led by a Registered Nurse with over 20 years of healthcare experience in both the NHS and private sector.
Our clinic combines clinical expertise with high-quality equipment to provide safe, professional and patient-centred care.
We focus on delivering honest advice, thorough assessments and excellent clinical outcomes in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
Cryotherapy in Poulton-le-Fylde
Our clinic is conveniently located in Poulton-le-Fylde and welcomes patients from:
* Blackpool
* Thornton-Cleveleys
* Fleetwood
* Lytham St Annes
* Garstang
* Preston
* Over Wyre
* Knott End
* Lancaster
Frequently Asked Questions
Can cryotherapy remove skin tags?
Yes. Skin tags are one of the most commonly treated lesions and usually respond very well to cryotherapy.
Can cryotherapy treat warts and verrucas?
Yes. Cryotherapy is an effective treatment option for many common warts and verrucas, although multiple treatments may occasionally be required.
Will there be a scar?
Most patients heal with little or no visible scarring. The final cosmetic result depends on the size, location and type of lesion, as well as individual healing.
Can all skin lesions be frozen?
No. Not every lesion is suitable for cryotherapy. Any lesion that appears suspicious or requires further investigation should be assessed appropriately before treatment.
Book your consultation
If you have a skin tag, wart, cherry angioma or another benign skin lesion that you’d like removed, MD Health offers professional cryotherapy in Poulton-le-Fylde using the CryoPen®.
Consultations include a thorough assessment to determine whether cryotherapy is the most appropriate treatment for your skin concern.
MD Health
28 Hardhorn Road,
Poulton-le-Fylde,
FY6 7SR
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