Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is a procedure that uses extreme cold to destroy tissue. The process is called cryotherapy-necrosis. Cryotherapy can be used on Moles (GP Certified), Skin Tags, Warts, Pigment, Milia, Cherry angiomas, and other benign skin imperfections.
Prices
A £25 deposit is payable upon booking – 3 working days notice is required to cancel or amend bookings.
What is Cryotherapy?
Cyrotherapy is a highly effective and safe procedure that is used to freeze and destroy benign skin lesions.
It uses liquefied nitrous oxide to destroy the tissue by freezing the cell fluid which in turn forms ice shards that rupture the cell membrane in turn destroying the cell and the lesion.
Cryotherapy is beneficial as it is quicker than other treatments and patients can be in and out in seconds.
It requires no anaesthesia and has minimal scarring. There are no limitations on activities and patients can return to normal activities after treatments.
The Cryopen is a unique pen like device allowing for more targeted treatments, meaning no healthy tissue will be affected during the treatment.
How does the Cyrotherapy treatment work?
The applicator is held as close as possible to the skin imperfection and moved quickly towards and away from it. This could be from 1-30 seconds, depending on the size and depth. After the freeze cycle. the tissue can thaw for about 30 seconds. Now the second freeze cycle will begin. The tissue will freeze faster than during the first freeze cycle.
Can anyone have cryotherapy?
Yes, but cautions about skin type and location are considered prior to deciding on freeze times. People with high levels of cryoglobulins should be treated with caution.
For darker skin types, caution must be taken as the freezing process will kill melanocytes around the treated area, making the skin lighter in that area.
How long will results last?
For most lesions. cryotherapy is a permanent removal. Some lesions are harder to remove than others. In addition, it is necessary to obtain a result with the least damage to the surrounding skin. In other instances, a deep lesion may take several agressive treatments to get results.
Will there be any scarring after Cryopen treatments?
This does not normally occur. Darkening or lightening of the skin may occur temporarily. Both generally last for a few months.
How many treatments will I require?
Most small common warts will respond to a single treatment. However, certain types and very deep ones can require numerous treatments.
Will activities be limited after treatment?
There are no limitations on activity except to protect the area from damage or abrasion. Swimming and showering is not a problem.
Appointments
At House of Lavender we understand that due to circumstances clients may run late for appointments, however due to time allocated in the salon, if you are running more than ten minutes late we will kindly ask you to reschedule your appointment.
50% booking fees will be taken for all appointments, these are transferrable with sufficient notice, but not refundable.
Cancelation Policy: A minimum of 72 hours notice is required to cancel, change or amend an existing booking, this must be on working days and will not include days the salon is closed. Appointments cancelled, changed or amended with less than 72 hours notice will incur a 50% charge of the original booking. If a No show occurs (you do not turn up to your booking without notifying us prior) you will incur a 100% charge of the original booking. For any late cancelations we will also require you to pay a 50% deposit for your next salon appointment. Thank you for your understanding.