Skin Cryotherapy Clinic
Can cryotherapy help me?
Cryotherapy treats many common benign skin lesions — but a correct diagnosis always comes first. Here’s our honest guide.
| Your situation | Details | What we’ll do |
|---|---|---|
| Treatable Warts & verrucas | Common viral growths on hands and feet (we don’t treat genital warts) | Freezing in short 3–30 second bursts; stubborn warts may need repeat visits 4–6 weeks apart |
| Treatable Skin tags, milia & cherry angioma | Small benign growths that catch on clothing, rub or bother you cosmetically | Usually a single quick application; extra lesions treated in the same visit cost less |
| Treatable Seborrheic keratosis | Waxy brown or tan growths that become common from middle age | Assessment first, then freezing; occasionally more than one session is needed |
| Not treated Suspicious or undiagnosed lesions | Anything changing shape or colour, bleeding, itching or irregular | Referred straight to your GP — we never treat a lesion that could be something more serious |
Not sure what your lesion is? Book the free consultation — if we can’t treat it, you pay nothing and leave with the right advice.
What is cryotherapy?
Cryotherapy removes benign skin lesions by freezing them. We use a CryoPen, which emits a fine jet of extreme cold under high pressure — letting the clinician work with millimetre precision on the lesion alone, without touching the healthy skin around it.
The freeze destroys the lesion by turning the fluid between its cells to ice: the crystals rupture the cell membranes and the tissue breaks down. A small blister typically forms, dries out, and falls away over the following couple of weeks, leaving new skin behind.
Treatments take from 3 to 30 seconds per lesion depending on its size and thickness, and the service is suitable for all skin types, adults and children. A few medical conditions rule cryotherapy out — our pharmacist checks these at the free consultation — and we never treat anything suspicious of skin cancer: a correct diagnosis is always made first, and suspicious lesions go to your GP.
What happens at your appointment
Appointments run at 124 Frimley Road, Camberley — assessment and first treatment usually happen in the same visit.
| Stage | Details | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| 1 · Free assessment | Our skin specialist examines the lesion and checks the exclusion criteria to make sure treatment is safe and appropriate | If it’s not something we can treat, you’re referred to your GP at no charge |
| 2 · Freezing | The CryoPen applies a precise jet of extreme cold for 3–30 seconds | A brief sting like an ice cube on the skin — most people find it very manageable |
| 3 · Healing & check-up | A blister forms, dries and falls away over about two weeks | We check the lesion has healed at a four-week review |
Some well-established lesions — particularly older warts — need more than one application, spaced 4–6 weeks apart. Your pharmacist will give you an honest view at the assessment.
Cryotherapy prices
One transparent price whatever the lesion type — wart, verruca, skin tag or other treatable lesion.
| Service | Price | What’s included |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation | Free | If your lesion isn’t one we can treat, you’ll be referred to your GP — no charge |
| First lesion | £69.99 | Consultation, treatment of one lesion and a check-up four weeks later |
| Each additional lesion (same visit) | £29.99 | Treated at the same appointment as the first |
| Follow-up treatment (within 6 weeks) | £29.99 | Only if your lesion needs more than one application |
If we can’t treat your lesion you’ll be referred to your GP and pay nothing — and if you decide not to proceed on the day, there’s no charge either. Follow-up treatments must be booked within 6 weeks of the original appointment.
How it works
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Same-day appointments are often available thanks to the size of our team.
Free suitability assessment
Our clinician examines the lesion first — anything suspicious is referred to your GP, never treated.
Treatment + 4-week check
The lesion is frozen in seconds; four weeks later we check it has healed properly.
Guides by lesion type
Each treatment has its own guide with prices, healing times and FAQs.
Frequently asked questions
How much does cryotherapy cost?
The initial assessment plus treatment of one lesion is £69.99, including a check-up four weeks later. Any additional lesion treated in the same visit is £29.99, and a follow-up treatment (if the lesion needs another application) is £29.99, booked within 6 weeks. The consultation itself is free — if we can’t treat you, you pay nothing.
Can I change my mind on the day?
Of course. If you decide not to proceed after the assessment, there is no charge at all.
How does the CryoPen work?
It emits a fine jet of nitrous oxide under high pressure, freezing the fluid between the lesion’s cells. Ice crystals rupture the cell membranes, destroying the lesion tissue while the surrounding skin is untouched — the clinician works to the millimetre.
Does it hurt?
You’ll feel a short sting, a little like an ice cube held against the skin, sometimes followed by a warm sensation as the area thaws. Applications last 3–30 seconds and most people tolerate them very well.
Is there anyone you can’t treat?
Yes — a small number of medical conditions rule cryotherapy out, and our pharmacist checks the full exclusion criteria at your consultation. We also never treat lesions that look suspicious of skin cancer: those are referred to your GP for proper investigation.
How long does healing take?
A blister usually forms at the site, then dries and falls away over one to two weeks. Warts and older, thicker lesions can need repeat treatments spaced 4–6 weeks apart.
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GPhC registered pharmacy 1105418 · Superintendent pharmacist Jirina Thielens (GPhC 2069634).
This guide follows UK national health guidance (NHS) and was last reviewed in August 2026. Recommendations can change — your consultation always reflects the latest advice.
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