Cryotherapy Treatment at Pitshanger Clinic
Refresh and revitalise your skin with Cryotherapy — a targeted, non-invasive treatment that uses extreme cold to treat skin imperfections and promote natural healing. Ideal for addressing warts, skin tags, pigmentation, and other benign lesions, Cryotherapy offers fast, effective results with minimal discomfort or downtime.
Precision freezing, visible results — book your Cryotherapy session today!
What is Cryotherapy?
Traditional cryotherapy is a treatment that uses controlled application of extreme cold — typically via liquid nitrogen — to freeze and remove unwanted skin lesions. This form of cold therapy causes targeted cells to break down and triggers the body’s natural healing process, revealing smoother, clearer skin over time.
While cryotherapy may be most commonly used for isolated skin lesions, whole body cryotherapy is also gaining popularity for its potential benefits in reducing inflammation and boosting recovery.
Clinicians use cryotherapy to treat a wide range of cosmetic and medical skin conditions, offering a safe and precise technique with minimal damage to surrounding tissue.
Cryotherapy is ideal if you want to:
- Remove warts, skin tags, age spots, or benign lesions
- Treat sun-damaged or pigmented areas
- Minimise the appearance of milia or seborrheic keratosis
- Improve skin texture and clarity
- Stimulate natural skin regeneration and healing
- Enjoy a fast, outpatient procedure with minimal downtime
Effects of Cryotherapy at Pitshanger Clinic:
- Quick and effective treatment for a range of skin imperfections
- No incisions, stitches, or anesthesia required
- Minimal discomfort and short recovery time
- Suitable for most skin types and tones
- Performed by experienced professionals in a clinical setting
- Targets only affected areas with high precision
- Promotes smooth, healthy-looking skin
- Pain relief and better blood flow
What to expect during your whole-body cryotherapy session
- Consultation and assessment
Your practitioner will examine the area and confirm whether cryotherapy is suitable based on your skin type and concern. - Preparation of treated area
The target area is cleansed, and the treatment is explained step-by-step. No topical anaesthetic is usually required, but may be used in sensitive areas. - Cryotherapy application
Liquid nitrogen is carefully applied using a fine spray or cotton-tipped applicator. You may feel a brief stinging or burning sensation as the lesion is frozen. - Immediate aftercare
A mild blister may form post-treatment — this is part of the healing process. Your clinician will advise on how to care for the area. - Post-treatment advice
You’ll receive detailed instructions, including how to manage redness or swelling, avoid sun exposure, and protect the healing skin for optimal results, as well as information on the potential effects of whole-body cryotherapy.
How much does Cryotherapy cost?
| Cryotherapy | £220 |
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Cryotherapy: FAQs
What are the most common uses of Cryotherapy?
The use of cryotherapy spans both cosmetic and medical fields. In dermatology, it is commonly used to treat benign skin lesions such as warts, skin tags, age spots, and actinic keratoses. Cryotherapy may also be used to manage certain precancerous conditions and superficial skin cancers under clinical supervision. Additionally, whole body cryotherapy is increasingly popular in sports medicine and wellness for its anti-inflammatory effects, muscle recovery support, and overall cold therapy benefits.
What are the benefits of Cryotherapy?
Cryotherapy offers multiple skin and cosmetic benefits, including the precise removal of skin imperfections such as warts, skin tags, age spots, and benign lesions. It stimulates collagen production, promotes smoother skin texture, and can improve tone and clarity. The treatment is quick, non-invasive, and requires little to no downtime, making it an effective option for skin renewal and targeted lesion removal.
What skin conditions are treated with Cryotherapy?
Cryotherapy can treat a variety of non-cancerous skin conditions such as warts, skin tags, sunspots, actinic keratosis, seborrheic keratosis, and pigmentation irregularities.
Can Cryotherapy help improve skin texture or smoothness?
Yes. By removing unwanted growths or lesions, Cryotherapy can enhance the overall appearance and texture of the skin, making it look clearer and smoother.
What is the risk of Cryotherapy?
Cryotherapy is considered a safe and low-risk procedure when performed by trained professionals. However, as with any treatment, there are potential side effects, including temporary redness, blistering, swelling, skin irritation, or changes in pigmentation — especially in individuals with darker skin tones. In rare cases, scarring or infection may occur. Your clinician will discuss these risks during consultation and provide guidance to minimise them.
What is Cryosurgery?
Cryosurgery is a medical procedure that uses extreme cold—usually liquid nitrogen—to freeze and destroy abnormal or unwanted tissue. It is commonly used to treat benign skin lesions, warts, actinic keratoses, and even some early-stage cancers.
Unlike general cryotherapy, which is often used for skin rejuvenation or inflammation relief, cryosurgery is a more targeted and clinical approach, performed by trained healthcare professionals. The treated area typically forms a scab and heals naturally over time.
