What we treat Minor procedures & lesion removal
Treatment
Cryotherapy
Also called Cryosurgery, Liquid nitrogen treatment
Freezing unwanted skin lesions with liquid nitrogen, a simple office procedure that usually needs no anaesthetic.
Start here
What it is
Freezing unwanted skin lesions with liquid nitrogen, a simple office procedure that usually needs no anaesthetic.
Notice
What you may notice
Warts, skin tags or other lesions need examination first.
Context
Who it can affect
People with lesions that may be suitable for freezing.
A conversation with the doctor
What may help
May destroy a selected lesion with liquid nitrogen; healing and sessions vary.
Cryotherapy may be used for selected lesions after diagnosis. Suitability and response vary case by case.
Before you come
What you can do
- Do not pick a blister or crust.
- Follow wound-care instructions.
- Ask about pain relief.
Reviewed by Dr. D. A. Satish · review date to be confirmedUnder clinical review