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What is cryotherapy?

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Cryotherapy is a procedure that uses extreme cold to destroy tissue. The process is called cryo-necrosis, tissue destruction by freezing. 

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How are tissues destroyed during cryotherapy?

 

Tissue destruction occurs when cells are rapidly brought down to a temperature of at least –80°F and ice crystals will form. The ice crystals break the cell membrane, destroy the cell organelles and protein matrixes. Water then rushes into the surrounding area causing a blister and a disruption of the local blood supply.

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How is cryosurgery better than other methods of removing skin lesions?

 

Cryotherapy requires no anesthesia and has less scarring than other techniques of skin lesion removal with minimal post-op care. 

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Will patient activities be limited, and for how long, after the procedure?

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There are no limitations on activity except to protect the area from damage or abrasion. Swimming and showering is not a problem. 

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What type of skin abnormalities are most appropriate to freeze?

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Skin, skin tags, actinic keratosis, seborrheic keratosis, lentigos, dermatofibromas, hemangiomas and other benign skin imperfections.

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