SKIN treatments
CryoPen
A precise cryotherapy treatment designed to remove selected benign skin imperfections quickly and effectively.
At Sapphire Medical Aesthetics, CryoPen is used to treat unwanted skin concerns such as skin tags, milia, cherry spots, age spots and other suitable benign lesions. Using a focused jet of nitrous oxide, the treatment targets the area with millimetre precision while minimising disruption to the surrounding healthy skin.
CryoPen
Precise removal of unwanted skin imperfections
what is cryopen
CryoPen is an advanced cryotherapy device designed for the targeted removal of suitable benign skin lesions. It uses a controlled jet of nitrous oxide to freeze the lesion, causing the unwanted tissue to break down naturally as the skin heals. CryoPen is described as FDA-approved and CE registered, using targeted nitrous oxide to freeze lesions without impacting the surrounding skin.
The treatment is quick, with many lesions treated in just a few seconds. Because the device works with precision, it allows your practitioner to treat the selected area accurately, making it suitable for many small cosmetic skin concerns.
At Sapphire, CryoPen is always consultation-led. Your practitioner will assess the lesion first to confirm whether it is suitable for treatment. If there is any concern that a lesion looks suspicious, has changed, is bleeding, irregular or requires medical investigation, you will be advised to seek GP or dermatology assessment before any removal is considered.
Treatment Time
Approx. 5–30 seconds per lesion
Best For
Skin tags, milia and cherry spots
Results
Precise, quick and targeted removal
What CryoPen Can Treat
CryoPen may be suitable for selected benign skin concerns such as:
Skin tags
Milia
Cherry angiomas / cherry spots
Age spots
Sun damage marks
Common warts
Verrucae
Seborrhoeic keratoses
Small benign pigmentation marks
CryoPen can be used on various areas of the face and body, depending on the lesion type, size, location and your individual suitability.
How It Works
Your treatment begins with a consultation and lesion assessment. This step is essential to confirm whether CryoPen is appropriate and whether the area can be safely treated in clinic.
During treatment, the CryoPen device delivers a fine jet of nitrous oxide directly to the lesion. This rapid freezing causes ice crystals to form inside the targeted cells, destroying the unwanted tissue while helping to preserve the surrounding healthy skin. CryoPen treatment works by freezing intercellular fluid, forming ice shards that rupture the cell membrane and destroy the targeted cells.
The treated area may turn white during freezing, then become red as it warms. Over the following days, the lesion may darken, scab or form a small crust before naturally shedding as the skin heals.
Safety and Expertise
Targeted treatment, professional assessment
CryoPen is designed to be precise, but cryotherapy still requires careful assessment, safe technique and appropriate aftercare.
At Sapphire Medical Aesthetics, every lesion will be reviewed before treatment. Your practitioner will explain what can be treated, what to expect during healing and whether an alternative route is more appropriate. This is especially important for moles, pigmented lesions or any area that has changed in size, colour, texture or behaviour.
As with all cryotherapy treatments, temporary redness, swelling, blistering, scabbing, tenderness or pigment changes can occur. The NHS notes that skin tag removal can sometimes cause scarring or hyperpigmentation, particularly on black or brown skin. The British Association of Dermatologists also notes that scarring is rare, but pale marks or pigment changes can occur after cryotherapy.
The Sapphire Approach - Skin Lesion Removal
At Sapphire, CryoPen is used with a careful, measured approach. The goal is to treat suitable benign skin imperfections with precision while protecting the surrounding skin as much as possible.
Your practitioner will always begin with an assessment, explain whether the lesion is appropriate for treatment and discuss possible side effects before proceeding. If something requires medical review first, you will be guided honestly and safely.
CryoPen can be a quick and effective option for unwanted skin tags, milia, cherry spots and other suitable concerns, but patient safety and correct diagnosis always come first.
For patients looking for CryoPen in Hampton Bishop, Hereford, Sapphire Medical Aesthetics offers a professional, consultation-led approach to advanced cryotherapy.
Whether you are concerned about skin tags, milia, cherry spots, age spots or other suitable benign skin imperfections, your practitioner will assess the area and advise the safest, most appropriate treatment plan.
FAQ
Got Questions?
Find answers to the most common questions about CryoPen before booking your consultation.
What is CryoPen?
CryoPen is an advanced cryotherapy device used to freeze and remove suitable benign skin lesions. It delivers a precise jet of nitrous oxide to the targeted area, helping to destroy unwanted tissue while minimising impact on the surrounding skin.
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Do I need a consultation first?
Can CryoPen remove moles?
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