What Is Cryopen?

CryoPen is a quick and effective treatment that uses a precise jet of nitrous oxide to freeze and safely remove unwanted skin imperfections with minimal discomfort and no need for invasive procedures.

The treatment is highly accurate, meaning surrounding healthy skin is left untouched, and results are fast, safe, and long-lasting.

Is The Treatment Painful?

Generally, little or no discomfort is experienced during the first few seconds when you manage to avoid treatment of healthy tissue.

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At a penetration rate of 1mm per 5 seconds, the ice will reach the caudal extent of the lesion after a given amount of time related to the depth of the lesion.

From that moment the you may experience a pain sensation. This may be the moment to stop treatment. There might be a little residual stinging for a few minutes after treatment.

Pigmentation & Darker Skinned Clients

Both hypopigmentation and hyperpigmentation may occur after cryotherapy, generally lasting a few months but can be longer lasting.

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Melanocytes are the most sensitive to cold injury. Therefore, they are the most easily damaged with cryotherapy.   

Dark-skinned patients need to consider the risk of permanent loss of pigment.

How Long Does The Treated Area Take to Heal?

Occasionally, a blister might form and persist for up to five days. After, it scabs over the lesions. Healing depends on how deep the wound is. Typically, healing will occur from two to six weeks depending on the length of freeze and location.

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Typically, Cryopen leaves the least amount of scarring of any form of lesion removal because it causes the least damage to the connective tissues.  Hypopigmented lesions will be noticeable until they darken.

How Long Do The Results Last?

For most lesions, cryotherapy is a permanent removal. Some lesions are harder to remove than others.