CRYOTHERAPY - Pigmentation

Service Description

HOW IT WORKS It emits a fine jet of Nitrous Oxide under high pressure, which allows the clinician to work with millimetre precision. This destroys the tissue by freezing the intercell fluid. CRYOTHERAPY AFTERCARE Cryotherapy treatments are safe and effective, with excellent results. However, areas treated is also important for you to achieve the best possible outcome.There are few things, which can affect the outcome. Generally, the treatment will gosmoothly and there will be no problems. EXPECTATIONS Treatment is usually painless, or with slight discomfort, initially immediately after the treatment has been applied you may get any of the following which will have beenexplained to you when you signed the consent form. • Redness due to the initial inflammation, this is normal and is part of the healing process. The area may also be slightly raised. • You may get a small dry scab, do not pick or pull the scab. Allow it to come away by itself • Itching may occur, usually within a few minutes of treatment. It usually lasts only a few minutes but may last up to ½ an hour. It is due to release of histamine, and is totally normal in treatment of this kind • Blisters may form with any treatment to the skin and can happen to anyone. Any blisters which do form, may last just a few hours or a few days dependent on the location that has been treated. Blistering may occur after treatment of any type of lesion. Any blistering will not affect the outcome of the treatment. BLISTERING If blistering does occur, it is regarded as a normal occurrence: • Do not pop the blister; it will go down on its own. • Should it burst, use a non-alcoholic wipe to clean the area, and apply a smear of antiseptic cream. It may also be covered with a dressing/plaster. FOLLOWING TREATMENT DO NOT: • Scratch or pick the treated area this will cause the area to take longer to heal and may cause damage to the skin • Use scrubs on the area, as this will damage the surface of the skin GENERAL HEALING EXPECTATIONS • Most healing is straightforward and occurs without problem • Most healing will take place in 4 to 6 weeks, however it may sometimes take longer than this, as all skin varies, and can take longer to regenerate • Any treatments that take longer than 6 weeks to heal may need to be reviewed by your GP or clinic nurse. • If your immune system is compromised, you may still have treatment, BUT healing may take longer, and you may require further treatment.