Fast, effective removal of
warts and skin lesions.
Cryotherapy freezes off warts, verrucae, skin tags and other benign skin lesions in a quick in-clinic treatment. A doctor checks every lesion is suitable before treating it, so you are in safe hands.
A doctor confirms any lesion is benign and suitable for freezing before we treat it. Anything that needs further assessment, we will not freeze - your safety comes first.
What is cryotherapy?
Cryotherapy uses extreme cold - liquid nitrogen - to freeze and destroy unwanted skin lesions. It is a quick, well-established treatment for warts, verrucae, skin tags and a range of other benign skin growths. The freezing damages the targeted tissue, which then heals and clears over the following days to weeks.
Treatment is carried out in the clinic by a doctor and usually takes only a few minutes. An anaesthetic is not normally needed. Stubborn lesions, particularly warts and verrucae, usually need multiple sessions; some patients need 5 or 6 or more. Before treating anything, a doctor examines the lesion to confirm it is benign and suitable - we will never freeze a lesion that needs further assessment.
Lesions cryotherapy can treat
Warts
Common warts, often on the hands and fingers, that are unsightly or keep coming back.
Verrucae
Warts on the soles of the feet that can be uncomfortable to walk on.
Skin tags
Small, soft, benign skin growths that catch or rub against clothing and jewellery.
Other benign lesions
Selected sun spots, age spots and molluscum - where a doctor confirms they are suitable for freezing.
Quick, safe and straightforward
Because cryotherapy is provided by certain doctors, it is not directly bookable. You are first seen for a consultation to confirm the lesion is suitable, and your treatment is then arranged with a doctor who provides it.
Assessment
A doctor examines the lesion to confirm it is benign and suitable for cryotherapy, and answers your questions.
Freezing treatment
Liquid nitrogen is applied to the lesion for a few seconds. You may feel a brief sting or burning sensation.
Healing
The area may blister and scab, then the lesion clears over the following days to weeks. We give you simple aftercare advice.
Review & repeat
Stubborn warts and verrucae usually need multiple sessions, 10 days to 2 weeks apart; some patients need 5 or 6 or more. We review and re-treat as needed.
Cryotherapy price
Not directly bookable - a consultation comes first. Cryotherapy is provided by certain doctors, so you are seen for a consultation to confirm the lesion is suitable before treatment is arranged. Stubborn warts and verrucae may need several sessions, and treating multiple lesions can affect the price - please see our fees or contact us if you are unsure.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book cryotherapy directly?
Does it hurt?
How many sessions will I need?
Will it leave a scar?
What can be treated with cryotherapy?
Is there anything you will not treat?
Get rid of that wart or skin lesion
Book a consultation and a doctor will assess the lesion and arrange cryotherapy where it is suitable.
or call 020 8861 1221