CryoPen

Both hypopigmentation and hyperpigmentation may occur after cryotherapy, generally last a few months, but can be longer lasting. Please ask your practitioner about this before treatment.

Melanocytes are the most sensitive to cold injury. Therefore, they are the most easily damaged with cryotherapy. Darker-skinned patients need to consider the risk of permanent loss of pigment.

Typically, it leaves the least amount of scarring of any form of lesion removal because it causes the least damage to the connective tissues. Hypopigmented lesions will be noticeable until they darken.

Occasionally, a blister might form and persist for up to 5 days. After, it scabs over the lesions, healing depends on how deep the wound is. Typically, healing will occur from 2-6 weeks, depending on the length of freeze and location.

If the blister pops, the use of an antibiotic cleaning solution and ointment is recommended. Covering the area with a bandage also promotes healing

Most lesions will respond to a single treatment. However, some deeper lesions may take several aggressive treatments to get results.

For most lesions, cryotherapy is a permanent removal. Some lesions are harder to remove than others.

There are no limitations on activity except to protect the area from damage or abrasion. Swimming and showering are not a problem

Follow-up should be scheduled in 2-week intervals to observe results, and for further sessions if required.