Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy Treatment at The Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center of Wilmington

Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy Treatment at The Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center of Wilmington

General

What is Cryotherapy?

Cryotherapy is a common treatment for precancerous skin lesions and benign skin growths that involves applying a cold solution – most often liquid nitrogen – to freeze the superficial epidermal lesion or growth and remove it from the skin.

After the cryotherapy treatment, the skin lesion or growth becomes irritated and resolves over the next several weeks. In other words, the treated site heals and clears up.

Questions

Cryotherapy FAQs

Are you interested in learning more about cryotherapy? Read our comprehensive FAQs section to get a better understanding of cryotherapy and how the board-certified dermatologists at The Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center of Wilmington use this method to treat a variety of skin conditions, including certain forms of skin cancer.

What skin conditions does cryotherapy treat?

Cryotherapy addresses and treats a number of skin conditions, including, but not limited to:

Precancerous Lesions (such as actinic keratosis)
Warts
Skin Tags
Seborrheic Keratosis

Do you have a skin lesion that may be treatable with cryotherapy? Get in touch with the board-certified dermatologists at The Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center of Wilmington to find out more about the skin conditions we treat with cryotherapy.

Who performs cryotherapy at The Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center of Wilmington?

At our state-of-the-art dermatology clinic in Wilmington, cryotherapy is performed by two board-certified dermatologists: Dr. Landon E. Stigall, M.D., and Dr. Erin Stigall, M.D.

Our providers are highly-experienced in treating a variety of skin conditions and diseases with cryotherapy to achieve optimal treatment results.

Is cryotherapy safe?

Cryotherapy is safe and effective when administered by an experienced, board-certified physician, such as those at The Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center of Wilmington.

However, as with any dermatology treatment, cryotherapy poses certain risks that are important to consider. This includes experiencing some pain and discomfort during and after the procedure, redness, blisters, permanent discoloration, and scarring.

Will cryotherapy leave a scar?

There is a small chance that the treatment will result in scarring, which may be lighter or darker than the surrounding skin. However, this risk can be mitigated by going to a board-certified dermatologist who deeply understands and is experienced with cryotherapy treatment.

What are the benefits of cryotherapy?

There are several benefits to cryotherapy treatment. These benefits include:

Cryotherapy is minimally-invasive; no cutting or incisions necessary.
Anesthesia is not required.
Cryotherapy is a rather quick procedure, depending on the size of the treated site.
Post-procedure healing is relatively quick and easy.

For more information on cryotherapy, contact our dermatology clinic in Wilmington today.

Does cryotherapy have a recovery period?

Yes, there is a short post-procedure recovery period associated with cryotherapy. This is the time period following the procedure where the growth becomes irritated and then resolves. Cryotherapy post-procedure recovery period typically lasts a few weeks.

Is cryotherapy covered by insurance?

Whether or not cryotherapy is covered by insurance depends on your specific insurance plan and coverage. Before scheduling an appointment for cryotherapy treatment in Wilmington, we recommend consulting with your insurance company to find out if this procedure is covered by your healthcare plan.

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Schedule a Cryotherapy Treatment in Wilmington, NC

Do you have a skin condition that may be treated with cryotherapy? Consult with one of the board-certified dermatologists at The Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center of Wilmington to learn more about this treatment. We are experienced in addressing a variety of skin conditions with cryotherapy and are here to help restore the health of your skin.

Schedule an appointment today by contacting our Wilmington, North Carolina, office at (910) 782-0028 or request an appointment online.

Have questions or concerns? Please call us at 910.782.0028.