CRYOPEN

What to expect from all Cryopen treatments? 

- The histamine in the area treated will create an itchy sensation for about ten minutes, do not worry as this is normal 

- The area treated will look inflamed and can also be red/darker 

- Blistering can happen with any cryotherapy treatment and is indiscriminate. The blister may last anything from a few hours to a few days depending on the area. Remember that a blister is the natural response to protect the treated area and will disappear once the crust begins to form on the surface of the skin. 

If a blister does appear: 

- Leave it alone, don’t pop it, it will go down on its own 

- If it pops, weeping may occur so you can use a non-alcoholic baby wipe to remove any debris from the area affected should the blister burst. An adhesive dressing such as a plaster can be used to cover the area. You can also use Savlon or Germolene to prevent any infection 

General healing expectations: 

- If the small crust has not fallen off after four weeks, please wait until it has done before contacting the clinic. Skin sometimes takes longer to regenerate. 

- If the skin being treated is tanned, please remember it will remove the tan and repigment to the original skin colour. 

- Any treatments that do not heal after six weeks should be reviewed by your doctor or dermatologist. 

- If your immune system is in any way compromised, this may affect healing or possibly mean that the area treated may need further treatment. 

How to look after your treated area: 

- Please use sunblock (minimum factor 50) on any pigmentation removal until it has repigmented, this may take up to eight weeks. Do not pick the area. 

- You can continue to use make up, deodorants or perfumes on treated areas, but try and leave for as long as you can on the day of the treatment.