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The CryoPen™ is a skincare treatment that uses cryotherapy. As the name suggests, cryotherapy is a treatment that uses extreme cold to treat the skin. Liquid nitrous oxide quickly freezes an area of the skin to make it easier to remove a blemish, like a skin tag. CryoPen delivers a small amount of liquid to an area of skin to make blemishes easy to remove quickly.
What Blemishes Can CryoPen Help Remove?
CryoPen treatments are an ideal solution for handling cosmetic skin belmishes. This includes pigmented spots, harmless moles, warts, & skin tags. Cryotherapy is recommended by many dermatologists as a great solution for both moles and skin tags. The skin is safely frozen which makes it easy to remove without causing damage to the rest of the area.
Benefits of Cryotherapy Treatments
Cryotherapy has many benefits including the following:
Results: Patients can expect great results from CryoPen treatments.
Speed: Cryotherapy is a quick treatment that can be done in a matter of minutes.
Discomfort/Downtime: Patients report feeling little to no pain or discomfort during or after their treatment. The treatment also has little to no downtime or recovery. There is no incision, bleeding, or risk of infection.
Pre & Post Treatment Information About CryoPen & Cryotherapy
Before Your CryoPen Treatment
Before your treatment you should avoid the following:
- Do not use exfoliating acids or physical exfoliants (i.e. scrubs) in the treatment area for at least 2 days before the treatment.
- Do not apply fake tan to the treatment area within 2 weeks of the treatment.
- Do not receive laser hair removal or skin rejuvenation treatments near the treatment area within 1 week of the treatment.
During Your Treatment
The CryoPen treatment is extremely fast and simple. The devices dispenses a small amount of spray that contains liquid nitrous oxide which freezes the skin. The blemish is then removed.
Post-Treatment Information
After the treatment you should avoid the following for 2-3 days.
- Avoid bathing with hot water
- Do not go swimming
- Do not sunbathe or use a tanning salon
- Do not pick at the treatment area
- Do not apply makeup to the treatment area
It is also important to note that it is common to experience redness or swelling after teh treatment. Aloe vera can help sooth the area over the course of the next few days. If you are going outside, it is recommended to wear sunscreen especially around the treatment area.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cryopen
What Are Skin Tags?
Skin tags are a small growth of skin that can stick out or protrude from the body. They are often the same color as the surrounding skin. They are usually harmless and are purely a cosmetic issue. They can be easily removed using CryoPen.
What Is CryoTherapy?
Cryotherapy is a treatment that utilizes liquid nitrous oxide to freeze skin for the removal of blemishes. The process is referred to as cryo-necrosis, as it kills the skin cells by freezing them.
What Blemishes Can Be Removed With Cryotherapy?
There are many common blemishes that can be treated including lentigos, dermatofibromas, hemangiomas, seborrheic keratosis, actinic keratosis, skin tags, warts, and some moles. Simply put, benign skin infections and blemishes can be removed using this treatment.
What Belmishes Can’t Be Removed?
Melanomas and recurring carcionmas, should not be removed. As these are often tied to skin care, it is recommended that you see a dermatologist to discuss either of these types of blemishes or lesions.
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Book your appointment today for expert treatment with the CryoPen in Newton, MA or CryoPen in Boston, MA, and take the first step toward clearer, healthier skin.
