• Yes. However, skin types and location should be considered carefully prior treatment.

Both hypopigmentation and hyperpigmentation may occur after cryotherapy, generally last a
few months, but can be longer lasting. Please ask your practitioner about this before treatment.

Melanocytes are the most sensitive to cold injury. Therefore, they are the most easily damaged
with cryotherapy. Dark-skinned patients need to consider the risk of permanent loss of
pigment.

Yes. However, parental consent is required.

Generally, little or no discomfort is experienced during the first few seconds when you manage
to avoid treatment of healthy tissue.

At a penetration rate of 1 mm per 5 seconds, the ice will reach the caudal extent of the lesion
after a given amount of time related to the depth of the lesion. From that moment the patient
will experience a pain sensation. This may be the moment to stop treatment. There might be a
little residual stinging for a few minutes after treatment.

Most lesions will respond to a single treatment. However, some deeper lesions may take several
aggressive treatments to get results.

For most lesions, cryotherapy is a permanent removal. Some lesions are harder to remove than
others.

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

If the blister pops, the use of an antibiotic cleaning solution and ointment is recommended.
Covering the area with a bandage also promotes healing.

Follow-up should be scheduled in 2-week intervals to observe results, and for further sessions if
required.