Cryosurgery with FreezPen®: FAQs
Welcome to ME Aesthetics, where innovation meets rejuvenation! If you’re considering cryosurgery for your skin concerns, you’ve come to the right place. Our FreezPen® FAQs are designed to provide you with comprehensive insights into this cutting-edge procedure. From understanding the intricacies of cryosurgery to addressing common patient concerns, we’re here to guide you through every step of the journey. Whether you’re seeking to remove benign lesions, or explore skin rejuvenation options, our expert team is dedicated to ensuring your comfort, safety, and satisfaction. Let’s embark together on the path to radiant, flawless skin with the power of FreezPen® technology at ME Aesthetics.
CRYOSURGERY
What is cryosurgery?
Cryosurgery is a medical procedure that utilizes extreme cold temperatures to destroy abnormal or unwanted tissue. This technique is commonly employed to treat various skin conditions, including benign and lesions. During cryosurgery, a specialised tool, is used to apply freezing temperatures to the targeted tissue. The extreme cold causes cellular damage, leading to the destruction of the tissue. Cryosurgery is often preferred for its minimal invasiveness, reduced scarring, and relatively quick recovery times compared to traditional surgical methods. It can be used in dermatology, oncology, and other medical specialties to effectively remove lesions and tumors while preserving surrounding healthy tissue.
What can be treated with cryotreatment?
Here are some examples of the lesions and skin conditions that can be effectively treated using FreezPen®:
- Warts: Common warts, plantar warts (verrucas), and genital warts caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) can be treated with FreezPen®.
- Skin Tags: Small, benign growths of skin that often appear in areas of friction, such as the neck, underarms, and groin.
- Actinic Keratosis: Precancerous lesions caused by prolonged sun exposure, typically appearing as rough, scaly patches on sun-exposed areas like the face, scalp, and hands.
- Seborrheic Keratosis: Benign growths that appear as waxy, stuck-on lesions often found on the face, chest, back, or other areas of the body.
- Molluscum Contagiosum: A viral skin infection characterized by small, flesh-colored bumps with a central indentation, commonly seen in children but can affect individuals of any age.
- Skin Discolorations: FreezPen® can also be used to treat certain types of hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation, such as age spots, freckles, and melasma.
- Actinic Cheilitis: Precancerous lesions affecting the lips, often caused by prolonged sun exposure, which can be treated to prevent progression to squamous cell carcinoma.
- Keloids: Overgrown scar tissue that develops at the site of a previous injury or trauma, CryoPen® can help reduce the size and appearance of keloids.
- Lentigines: Commonly known as age spots or liver spots, these benign pigmented lesions can be targeted for removal using FreezPen®.
How can my practice benefit from cryosurgery? It offers in-office modality for quick lesion removal, eliminating referral time and boosting revenue.
How do patients benefit? They save time and cost by avoiding specialist referrals and value the convenience of in-house procedures.
How is cryosurgery superior? It requires no anesthesia, causes minimal scarring, and demands minimal post-op care.
What’s the mechanism of cell destruction? Cells are rapidly cooled, forming ice crystals that disrupt cell structure and blood supply, leading to destruction.
What lesions can be frozen? Almost any benign skin lesions, except melanomas and recurrent basal cell carcinomas.
Can cryosurgery be done anywhere on the body? It’s advised against thin skin areas and cosmetically important regions like the face and ears.
Why avoid freezing recurrent basal cell carcinomas? Recurrence suggests possible metastasis, requiring extensive surgery.
How long does a blister last? Blisters may form 2-24 hours post-treatment and typically last 3-5 days.
TECHNIQUES
How long does a freeze take? Varies but generally 20-30 seconds, depending on lesion type and location.
How does a physician determine freeze time? Education, experience, and lesion characteristics guide freeze duration.
Is anesthesia necessary? No, the extreme cold acts as anesthesia.
How deep does CryoPen freeze? Effectively up to 2-3 mm, based on lesion and skin thickness.
RISKS
Can anyone have cryosurgery? Most can, but caution is advised for specific skin types and conditions.
What if the freeze is too long? Excessive freeze may increase scarring and healing time.
Is the FreezPen® FDA registered and CE Marked? Yes, fully registered.
PATIENT CONCERNS
Will there be scarring? Minimal, with a temporary hypopigmented lesion.
Is there pain? Tingling or pinching sensations, manageable with over-the-counter pain relievers.
How long does healing take? 2-6 weeks, depending on freeze depth and location.
MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
How long will the cryolesion take to heal? 2-6 weeks, varying with freeze depth and location.
What follow-up is necessary? Regular follow-ups ensure lesion removal and monitor healing progress.
What’s required for pre-op? Prep for two weeks with denuding agents for effective treatment.
At ME Aesthetics, Cryosurgery with FreezPen® offers efficient, low-risk lesion removal, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal results.
Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at ME Aesthetics and schedule your consultation today. Our experienced team is here to answer any additional questions you may have, address your concerns, and create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. With the advanced technology of the FreezPen® at our disposal, along with our commitment to excellence, we’re confident that we can help you unlock the radiant, healthy skin you deserve. Book now, in the button in the top right corner or contact us on 07365188866.