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Cryotherapy

targeted treatment using cold

Cryotherapy uses targeted cold, usually liquid nitrogen, to gently freeze and destroy altered tissue. This fast and effective procedure is suitable for many superficial skin conditions and allows for precise treatment without major invasiveness.

  • Treatment of warts and actinic keratoses
  • Removal of minor skin lesions
  • Gentle, fast procedure
Especially suitable for

• Warts and stubborn skin growths
• Precursors of skin cancer (actinic keratoses)
• Superficial skin lesions that need to be removed

Side effects

Temporary redness, swelling, blistering or crusting at the treated area.

effect

• The altered skin areas disappear
• Healthy skin regenerates after treatment

durability

Permanent, provided the treated areas have completely healed.

Treatment details

👉 Note: In the first few days after treatment, you should avoid saunas, solariums and intense sun exposure.

Length of time

Depending on the size of the lesion, a few minutes

season

Available all year round

Type of treatment

Minimally invasive

Post-treatment

Monitoring of skin healing, wound care if necessary.

anesthesia

Usually not required

Downtime

Minimal, depending on the area

Cost

Usually covered by health insurance (except for aesthetically bothersome lesions)