Mole Removal
Cryotherapy Mole Removal at VSM Pharmacy
Welcome to VSM Pharmacy, where your skin’s health and clarity are our top priority. We’re excited to offer you an advanced solution for mole removal: cryotherapy. This procedure is a blend of cutting-edge technology and medical expertise designed to provide you with the best care. Below, we’ll educate you about moles and explain how cryotherapy can safely remove them.
What Are Moles?
Moles, also known as nevi, are common skin growths that can appear anywhere on your body. They are usually brown or black in color and can be flat or raised, varying in size and shape. Most moles are harmless and are simply a collection of skin cells called melanocytes, which produce the pigment in your skin. However, it’s important to monitor moles for any changes, as they can sometimes develop into melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer.
Why Choose Cryotherapy for Mole Removal?
Cryotherapy is a non-invasive procedure that involves the application of extreme cold to remove moles. It is a preferred method for many because it usually requires no downtime and has minimal risk of scarring. Here’s why you might consider cryotherapy for mole removal at VSM Pharmacy:
- Safe and Effective: Cryotherapy has been proven to be a safe method for removing moles, with high success rates.
- Quick Procedure: The treatment is quick, usually taking just a few minutes to complete.
- Minimal Discomfort: Patients experience minimal discomfort during the procedure.
- No Needles or Cutting: Unlike surgical removal, cryotherapy does not involve needles, cutting, or stitches.
- Fast Healing: The healing process is typically fast, with the treated area healing within a couple of weeks.
How Does Cryotherapy Remove Moles?
Cryotherapy works by using liquid nitrogen to freeze the mole, effectively destroying the abnormal skin cells. Here’s the step-by-step process:
- Consultation: Before undergoing cryotherapy, you’ll have a consultation with one of our clinician who will examine your mole and determine if cryotherapy is the right treatment for you.
- Application: Our clinician will apply liquid nitrogen to the mole using a spray device. You may feel a slight stinging or burning sensation during this process.
- Healing: After the procedure, the treated area will develop a blister which will dry up and fall off within a couple of weeks, revealing new, healthy skin underneath.
Aftercare and Recovery
After your cryotherapy session, VSM Pharmacy will provide you with comprehensive aftercare instructions to ensure the best possible results. Recovery typically involves:
- Keeping the area clean and dry
- Avoiding picking at the scab that forms
- Protecting the area from direct sunlight
- Monitoring the site for any unusual changes
Schedule Your Cryotherapy Appointment Today!
Are you ready to say goodbye to unwanted moles? Visit VSM Pharmacy for a professional and comfortable cryotherapy experience. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing you with a personalized treatment plan that ensures the health and beauty of your skin.
How Does the Service Work?
After the assessment, the mole will be frozen using cryotherapy and a follow-up will be scheduled if required.
Four weeks after the mole treatment, our expert will check your lesion has healed.
How Much Does Mole Removal Cryotherapy Cost?
Consultation
FreeIf your skin lesion is not one of the many we can treat, you will be referred to your GP.Mole Removal
£69.99This includes the initial consultation, treatment of one mole and a check up four weeks later.Additional Mole Removal
£29.99If you have more than one mole, any additional one treated at the same time as the first one is only charged at this cost.Follow Up Treatment
£29.99If your mole requires more than one application, the follow up treatment is only charged at this cost.
What Do Our Customers Say?
Frequently Asked Questions
Every skin is different, and some lesions require more care than others. The initial assessment and the treatment of one skin lesion is £69.99. Additional lesions of the same type are £29.99 per lesion. The pharmacist will confirm the costs before the treatment.
Of course. On the day of your appointment, if you decide not to proceed with the treatment, there will not be any charge.
The CryoPen emits a fine jet of nitrous oxide under high pressure, which allows the clinician to work with millimetre precision.
This destroys the tissue by freezing the inter-cellular fluid, forming ice shards and crystals which rupture the membrane, thereby destroying the cell. That means there will be no collateral damage to healthy tissue. It’s so incredibly accurate and practical.
Many different superficial skin lesions can be treated with cryotherapy. That includes
- Warts and verruca
- Skin Tags
- Moles
- Age spots and pigmented spots
- Cherry Angioma
- Mollucum contagiosum
- Milia
- Solar lentigo
It is essential that a correct diagnosis is made before treatment as we do not treat any cancerous lesions as these are more appropriately managed and followed up on the NHS.
If a lesion looks suspicious of skin cancer, you will be advised to seek advice from your GP
The duration of the treatment time will depend on the surface area and the thickness of the tissue being treated.
The pharmacist will choose an application time from 3-30 seconds.
Yes, we cannot treat customers with the following conditions
- Diabetes
- Immuno suppression
- Hepatitis
- Raynaud’s phenomenon
- Pregnancy and breast-feeding
- Auto-immune disorders
Our pharmacist will assess during the consultation if any other exclusion criteria apply to make sure the treatment is safe.
Cryotherapy is a relatively low-risk procedure.
Cryo IQ delivers N2O directly to the area, and not the healthy surrounding tissue. Cryo IQ is both CE and FDA registered.
There will be a pain sensation similar to a stinging nettle on the skin when the nitrous oxide reaches the bottom of the area. There might be a little residual stinging for a few minutes after treatment.
The area treated is frozen by cryotherapy. This kills the localised cells in the area which cause them to shrivel and die.
The treated area may go darker over a few weeks, but will return to normal pigmented skin in about 6 weeks.
Treatment is usually painless, or with a slight discomfort. Initially, immediately after the treatment has been applied you may get any of the following:
- Slight redness due to the initial inflammation, this is a normal and part of the healing process
- You may get a small dry scab
- Itching may occur, usually within a few minutes of treatment and it can last up to 30min.
- Blisters may form with any treatment to the skin and can happen to anyone. Any blistering will not affect the outcome of the treatment.
The healing time after cryotherapy for skin conditions can vary depending on the size and location of the treated area, as well as individual factors such as age and overall health. In general, the healing process can take anywhere from 1 to 4 weeks.
Our address is 124 Frimley Road, Camberley, GU15 2QN.
Our pharmacy’s warts, verruca and skin tags removal service is easily accessible from Camberley, Blackwater, Sandhurst, Frimley, Deepcut, Cove, Hawley, Mytchett, Crowthorne, Surrey Heath, Farnborough, Finchampstead, Ash Vale, Fleet, Bisley, Windlesham, Aldershot, Brookwood, Hartley Wintney, Sunninghill, Pirbright, Bagshot, Bracknell and many other locations in Surrey.