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Cryotherapy is a fast and effective dermatological treatment that uses extreme cold, typically liquid nitrogen, to remove unwanted skin growths like warts, skin tags, actinic keratoses, and other benign lesions. By freezing the targeted tissue, cryotherapy destroys abnormal cells while preserving most surrounding healthy skin.

At Rejuvenation Dermatology, cryotherapy is performed in-office as a quick, low-discomfort procedure. Liquid nitrogen is applied directly to the lesion using a spray or cotton swab. Over the next few days, the treated area blisters, scabs, and eventually sheds, revealing healthy new skin underneath.

This treatment is safe for most patients and requires little to no downtime. It’s especially effective for quickly and non-invasively treating warts, skin tags, sun spots, and pre-cancerous lesions. Some stubborn growths may need more than one session for complete removal. Cryotherapy is an excellent choice for those seeking a fast, minimally invasive solution to restore clearer, healthier skin.

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What Is Cryotherapy?

Cryotherapy is a quick, non-invasive treatment that uses liquid nitrogen to freeze and eliminate unwanted skin lesions such as warts, skin tags, and sunspots. This targeted freezing destroys abnormal tissue, promoting the natural shedding process and supporting healthy skin renewal.

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Benefits of Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy provides a rapid and efficient method for removing unwanted skin lesions such as warts, skin tags, and sunspots:

  • Fast & Efficient: Targets and eliminates skin lesions quickly with minimal discomfort.
  • Non-Invasive: Requires little to no recovery time, offering a smooth experience.
  • Supports Skin Healing: Encourages natural skin regeneration with a low risk of scarring.
  • Non-Surgical Alternative: A safer, low-risk option compared to traditional surgical removal.

Perfect for those looking for a convenient and effective treatment, Cryotherapy delivers rapid results with minimal impact on your daily activities.

What Conditions Can Cryotherapy Address?

Cryotherapy is an effective treatment for a variety of common benign and precancerous skin conditions:

  • Warts: Effectively freezes and removes both common and plantar warts caused by the HPV virus.
  • Skin Tags: Eliminates soft, non-cancerous growths commonly found on the neck, underarms, or eyelids.
  • Sunspots (Solar Lentigines): Targets dark spots caused by sun exposure, helping to even out skin tone.
  • Actinic Keratoses: Treats rough, scaly patches that have the potential to develop into skin cancer if left untreated.
  • Seborrheic Keratoses: Removes age-related, wart-like growths that can appear on the skin’s surface.

Cryotherapy provides a fast, safe, and non-invasive way to address a wide range of skin conditions with minimal recovery time.

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What To Expect During Your Cryotherapy Session

Cryotherapy sessions are quick, effective, and designed to safely remove targeted skin lesions:

  • Consultation and Assessment: Your dermatologist will evaluate the lesion and confirm if cryotherapy is the most appropriate treatment.
  • Preparation of the Area: The skin will be thoroughly cleansed, and nearby healthy tissue may be protected if needed.
  • Cryotherapy Treatment: Liquid nitrogen is carefully applied to the lesion, rapidly freezing the targeted tissue.
  • Immediate Post-Treatment Care: The treated area may turn white, swell slightly, or form a blister within a few hours after treatment.
  • Aftercare Instructions: You'll receive guidance to keep the area clean, avoid picking at any scabs, and protect the site from trauma and excessive sun exposure.
  • Healing and Results: Within 1–3 weeks, the lesion typically crusts over and falls away, revealing new, healthy skin underneath.

Cryotherapy FAQs:

Cryotherapy treats warts, skin tags, actinic keratoses, sun spots, and other benign or pre-cancerous skin lesions.

You may feel a brief stinging or burning sensation during the freezing process, but discomfort is usually minimal and temporary.

Most treated areas heal within 1–3 weeks, depending on the size and location of the lesion.

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