Cryopen treatment at Harpenden Skin Clinic in Hertfordshire is a quick and effective method of removing skin lesions and improving the appearance of skin pigmentation.
Cryopen can be used to treat skin tags and warts, as well as hyper-pigmentation, age spots and birthmarks.
The procedure is non-invasive and can be completed in 5 seconds to 2 minutes, making it the fastest lesion removal treatment available.
An FDA and CE registered cryotherapy treatment, cryopen is certifiably safe.
Why not call our Hertfordshire clinic on 01582 822000 or contact us online to book a consultation today?
Cryopen uses linear compression cooling technology to safely deliver nitrous oxide gas to the skin. The tip of the device reaches up to -89°C. This freezing temperature creates a thermal shock in the target area, killing the cells that cause the lesion or other problematic skin condition.
Cryopen technology is CE and FDA approved, with a lower risk of complications than other treatments. The nitrous oxide gas is isolated to the treatment area and has no adverse effects on the surrounding tissues.
Results are mostly permanent, but will be dependent on your skin condition. For delicate areas of the face and body, and in the case of deep skin lesions, treatment may need to be repeated. If skin lesions return, it is likely you are prone to developing them in this area.
If you are worried about your skin lesion being malignant, you should consult your GP for a diagnosis. Cryopen can only treat benign moles; any suspected skin cancer will need medical attention.
Cryopen is also unsuitable for people with conditions such as collagen and autoimmune disease, or rheumatoid arthritis. If you have had dermal fillers in the treatment area, are pregnant, or have a very dark skin tone, you should seek advice during consultation. Cryopen treatment can destroy pigment-producing cells, causing patches of lighter skin to appear.
At Harpenden Skin Clinic in Hertfordshire, we guide all our potential clients through an obligation-free consultation process. Book a consultation today to explore whether cryopen treatment might be right for you.
At our Hertfordshire clinic, cryopen treatment starts from a price of £75.00. Depending on your individual circumstances, prices may vary according to the treatment you need. This can be discussed with one of our clinicians at consultation.
The procedure does not need to be performed under anaesthesia. You may experience minimal discomfort for a few seconds as the cryopen is pressed to your skin and a slight stinging sensation may follow for the next 10 minutes. For most patients, the intense cold has an anaesthetic numbing effect.
For treatment of moles, warts and skin tags, the liquid gas kills the cells and blocks the blood supply, causing the lesion to fall away naturally.
In most cases, cryopen treatment can be performed in a matter of seconds to minutes. It is permanent and only needs one session. In some cases where the lesion is of a certain type or has a deeper root, more treatment sessions may be needed.
No downtime is required after this procedure and results can generally be seen fully 2 days post treatment.
Side effects of cryopen treatment include temporary redness or blistering in the treatment area. If a scab forms, it is important that you do not pick it. Picking scabs can lead to scarring.
Use a plaster or bandage to dress the wound if it is likely to rub against clothing. After a few weeks, the skin may appear pink or lighter in tone.
Hyper-pigmentation, where the skin becomes darker, or hypo-pigmentation, where it becomes lighter, may occur in the region of treatment. This is common, and generally disappears over time, though darker skin can take longer to regain its colour.
Applying an SPF50 sun cream is recommended at least 30 minutes before sun exposure. Similarly, avoid soaking the treatment site in water for a week or so.
Nurse practitioner and aesthetic medicine expert, Janne Richardson, founded Harpenden Skin Clinic in Hertfordshire in 2011. Into her creation, Janne imbued the ethos of ‘less is more’ when it comes to aesthetic beauty. This means that we specialise in minimally invasive aesthetic and cosmetic treatments, designed to enhance your natural features and give you confidence in your appearance.
We have a respectable reputation among our clients for maintaining a friendly and approachable atmosphere alongside private and professional conduct. We want you to feel supported at every stage of your journey with us, and this extends into aftercare.
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Give us a call on 01582 822000, or contact us online with any enquiries to find out if cryopen treatment could benefit you.
Harpenden Skin Clinic is located at: The Coach House, Pipers Ln., Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1AJ.
We have ample parking available for visitors and clients.
Hertfordshire county is an easy commute from London; just 12 miles away by rail or road. It is one of the ‘Home Counties’ of South-East England, covering 634.366 square miles of countryside, culture and heritage. The name Hertfordshire derives from ‘hart’ (another name for a stag) and ‘ford’ (the shallow crossing place of a watercourse). Both of these images can be seen on Hertfordshire’s coat of arms.
Tourist attractions include: picturesque English villages, Roman ruins, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, and the magnificent St Albans Cathedral, dating from Norman times.
