Warts are skin lesions, and they can form almost anywhere on the body. Some people get warts on their fingers or toes, and others might get them on their face.
Fortunately, if you have warts, you may not have to live with them. Cryotherapy could be the solution that you’ve been looking for. This treatment may be effective for treating a number of benign skin lesions, and it’s commonly used to treat warts.
Cryotherapy uses extreme cold to treat warts. During the procedure, a freezing chemical, usually liquid nitrogen, is used.
How Does Cryotherapy Work?
Before the treatment begins, the target area may be numbed. Next, dead skin may be taken from the wart. The next step may involve the use of a spray, cryoprobe or cotton swab. This instrument is used to apply the freezing agent to the wart.
Once the chemical has been applied, the freezing process may take about 60 seconds. After the wart has been frozen, it is supposed to slowly thaw, and the treatment process might be repeated.
There is a chance that the skin around your wart will begin to form a blister. Once the wart tissue has been killed, it may dry up and fall off of your skin. This process may take up to three weeks.
What to Expect
Depending on your unique situation, you might need to come back for additional treatments to achieve the desired results. We can let you know if additional treatments are needed. It is important to note that individual results may vary from person to person.
The Cryotherapy Procedure
Many patients choose this treatment option because it’s a non-invasive procedure. Before the procedure, the skin must be cleaned. A local anesthetic might be used if you’re very sensitive to the freezing agent. The procedure generally takes between 15 and 20 minutes, and new skin cells may start replacing the wart within days. It’s quite common for patients to require multiple treatments.
Learn More About Cryotherapy During a Consultation
Cryotherapy is a simple procedure that may be just what you’ve been looking for to treat your warts. Whether the wart is located on your finger, arm, leg, face or anywhere else on the body, our team of professionals at Doctor’s Approach may be able to help you with this treatment. We have locations in Okemos, St. Johns and Carson City. Contact us today to schedule your consultation to learn more.
