Cryotherapy

• Dermatology
• Mole & Skin Cancer
• Cryotherapy

Medically Reviewed October 2023, by Dr. Susan Mayou (GMC: 2405092) - founder of the Cadogan Clinic and one of the world's leading dermatologists

What is Cryotherapy?

Cryotherapy, which literally means 'cold therapy', is a non-surgical technique that employs liquid nitrogen to remove skin lesions by freezing the skin cells until they die and fall off.

The freezing treatment normally involves 5-10 seconds of the liquid spray being applied locally to the target area, with a break between treatment cycles. The duration and number of treatment cycles depend on the skin type and the nature of the problem.

Over the days following treatment, a scab will form which will take a couple of weeks to fall off – this process cannot be hurried. Depending on the response of the tissue treated, follow up sessions may be required.

Why do people have it?

The benefits of treatment for Cryotherapy include:

• Quick 10 minute treatment
• Highly effective removal of skin lesions
• No scars or anaesthetic required
• Improved self-confidence and self-esteem

All Cryotherapy treatments at the Cadogan Clinic are carried out by a highly trained specialist Dermatologist as this is a medical treatment which needs to be performed by an expert to avoid complications.

The cost of Cryotherapy

What does it involve?

Cryotherapy is a very quick and straightforward procedure performed as an outpatient treatment and involves liquid nitrogen applied to the skin with a spray gun or cotton bud.

The procedure is very quick, depending on the thickness and size of the lesion. The frozen skin becomes white and takes one to two minutes to thaw to normal skin temperature - your doctor may suggest this is repeated once the skin has thawed out.

Over the days following treatment, a scab will form, this will take a couple of weeks to fall off – this process cannot be hurried. Depending on the response of the tissue treated, follow up sessions may be required.

You will meet with one of our highly trained dermatologists at the Cadogan Clinic on Sloane Street, Chelsea for an in-person assessment of your skin.

Your consultant will discuss the following with you at this consultation:

• The best options for treatment of your skin condition, and the results that you would likely achieve with Cryotherapy treatment
• An explanation of the treatment or treatment plan
• Go through your past medical history
• Answer any questions you may have

3 Easy Steps

• Visit the Clinic on Sloane Street, Chelsea for your in-person consultation with one of our dermatologists
• Start your treatment plan
• Return to the Clinic to see your dermatologist - if required - to monitor the progress of treatment 

How To Find Us

The Cadogan Clinic is based at 120 Sloane Street in Chelsea, just off Sloane Square and the Kings Road.

We are accessible by all major bus routes that pass through Sloane Square and Sloane Street, as well as Sloane Square tube station.

We are just a 5 minute walk northwards up Sloane Street once you have arrived at Sloane Square.

Local pay parking is available just around the corner from the Clinic on Cadogan Gate, Cadogan Square and Cadogan Gardens. Our local residential parking zone is the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea.

Address: 120 Sloane Street, Chelsea, London, SW1X 9BW