What is cryotherapy?
Cryotherapy treats selected skin lesions using controlled freezing, commonly with liquid nitrogen. A diagnosis comes first: the appropriate treatment depends on what the lesion is, where it sits and your medical history.
When can it be considered?
It may be used for warts, some benign superficial growths and selected sun-damage lesions. Not every raised spot is a wart. A rapidly growing, bleeding or uncertain lesion may need dermoscopy or a biopsy before destructive treatment.
Recovery and repeat treatment
Stinging during treatment can be followed by redness, swelling, a blister or a crust. Healing varies with the site and depth of treatment. Warts can require more than one session and can recur after clearance.
Aftercare and risks
Keep the area clean and avoid picking crusts or treating blisters yourself without advice. Pigment changes, scarring and infection are possible. Contact the clinic for increasing pain, spreading redness or discharge. Mention circulation problems and a history of poor wound healing before treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Will one session be enough?
That depends on the diagnosis and response. The need for another session is assessed after healing.
Can a mole simply be frozen?
A suspicious or pigmented mole needs assessment first; a tissue sample may be needed for diagnosis.
Consultation in Çekmeköy
To discuss suitable options at our clinic in Taşdelen, Çekmeköy, Istanbul, request a consultation.
This information does not replace an examination. Suitability and follow-up are determined individually.
