What is Cryopen Mole or Skin Tag Removal?

Cryopen is a safe, easy and quick solution to remove skin tags, moles, and a variety of other skin lesions. Most spots on the skin are harmless but you should always get them checked out by your GP first to make sure that those lesions are not cancerous.
The advantage of the Cryopen is that it is a simple and relatively pain free approach to mole and skin tag removal. The procedure is sometimes known as cryosurgery or cryotherapy and at Simply Skin Appearance Medicine we use the Cryopen to deliver a precise, powerful jet of nitrous oxide onto each skin imperfection, freezing the cells within the lesion but not the healthy skin cells around them. The lesion will then crust over as the areas heals and fall off within 7 – 10 days, in the same way as a scab naturally does.
The difference between Cryopen and liquid nitrogen, offered at most GP surgeries, is the high precision applicator. The Cryopen has excellent accuracy, removing the lesion and not the skin around it. It also does not come into contact with the skin, making it a safe and effective option to use on the face and even near the eyes, especially for very small skin lesions.

How often should I have treatment?

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​Most lesions will need only one treatment, however some larger lesions may take up to 3 treatments with the Cryopen

Does it hurt?

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​You shouldn’t feel anything when treating the thicker type lesions, such as skin tags and raised moles. When removing freckles or other flat spots on the skin you may feel a slight stinging sensation with the jet of cold as it freezes the skin, but this sensation is over very quickly

What should I do or not do after treatment?

​Avoid touching the area after your treatment with the Cryopen. The area may start to blister up within the next 1 – 2 hours. The blister will then form a crust or scab: avoid touching or scratching the crust or scab whilst it is healing and allow it to fall off naturally over the next 7 – 10 days. Avoid any strenuous activity after treatment. Plan to go to the gym before your appointment or for the following days after whilst it is healing, especially in areas that may become irritated whilst exercising.​

How long will treatment take?

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​It is a very quick and easy treatment and usually takes no longer than 15 minutes.

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