Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy or cryocoagulation is the application of cold for the purpose of
destruction of benign or malignant lesions of the skin or mucous membranes.
This is a popular, classic and well-established therapeutic method that
It is mainly applied by Dermatologists.
It is simple, effective, and can be safely applied across the entire spectrum.
of ages (including children and the elderly), does not require local
anesthesia and allows immediate, unrestricted return of patients
in their usual activities.
01. History & examination
We begin by taking a history from the patient and examining for uniformity or inhomogeneity.
02. Treatment & management
We propose modern therapeutic methods based on our patient's choices and desires.
03. Emphasis on the result
We are by your side at every stage to help you with personalized treatments to have healthy and beautiful skin.
Your skin health is our priority
Mode of action and application of cryotherapy
When skin is cooled, cell death is induced through the formation of intracellular and extracellular ice crystals and other physicochemical disturbances that follow.
The result of this is the destruction and elimination of unwanted skin lesions.
Liquid nitrogen with a temperature of -196 degrees Celsius is usually used as a coolant.
Liquid nitrogen is either sprayed directly onto the lesion. Within a short time after cooling, swelling and redness occur in the treatment area, followed by
A scab (crust) forms, which peels off in a few days.
The frequency of cryotherapy sessions depends on the nature of the skin lesion and is determined by the doctor.
Application indications:
- Anthills
- Warts
- Papillomas
- Hyperkeratosis
- Sebaceous glands
- Adenomas
- Xanthelasma
- Sinusitis
- epidermal nevi
- Moles, etc.
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