Tags, Milia, Warts & Verrucas

Skin Tags

A skin tag is a small growth of hanging skin that may or may not have a stalk. Skin tags are common and can appear anywhere. However, the are more prominent in areas where the skin rubs against itself or clothing. The are mainly found in creases or folds of the skin such as underarm, groin, under the breasts or around the neck. Diathermy treatment is a effective treatment with no downtime. The results are instant using cauterise the skin tag creating heat. This will scab over and fall off in due time.

Milia

Milia are clusters of small millium cysts which usually form around the cheeks, nose and eyes, as a result of trapped protein known as keratin beneath the skins surface. These can be removed safe and effectively.

Seborrheic Keratosis

These are a common noncancerous skin growth. They tend to run in families, so genes may be a cause. Normally skin ageing plays a role because the growths are more common with age. Too much sun may also play a role. Seborrheic keratosis are usually brown, black or light tan. The growths look waxy, scaly and slightly raised.

Warts & Verrucas

If you are suffering from a wart or verruca, Laser and Skin Studio offers safe and effective treatment that will remove the condition and restore soft and flawless skin.

We offer cryotherapy treatment to remove warts and verrucae.

There is minimal discomfort during the treatment. The healthy skin around your wart or verruca will not be damaged.

There are many different types of warts.

The familiar type of dome- shaped warts which are found on the backs of fingers, toes, and knees.

Flat (plane) warts may arise on the face or legs. Periungual warts are warts around the nail. Filiform warts typically appear as a single long stalk, often found on the face.

Treatments

Diathermy

Removal of skin tags, Milia, red skin spots, cherry angiomas, sun spots, warts, Seborrheic Keratosis, and other undesirable skin blemishes.

Cryopen

Removal of skin tags, Milia, red skin spots, cherry angiomas, sun spots, warts, Seborrheic Keratosis, and other undesirable skin blemishes.

Prices

Prices starting at €100 subject to amount of treatment required.

What is cryotherapy?

Cryotherapy is a procedure that uses extreme cold to destroy tissue. The process is called cryo-necrosis, tissue destruction by freezing.

How is cryosurgery better than other methods of removing skin lesions?

Cryotherapy requires no anaesthesia and has less scarring than other techniques of skin removal with minimal post-op care. Treatment goes fast and con be integrated into daily practice.

How does the CryoPen® treatment work?

The applicator is held as close as possible to the skin imperfection and moved quickly towards and away from it. This could be from 1-30 seconds. depending on the size and depth. After the first freeze cycle, the tissue can thaw for about 30 seconds. Now the second freeze cycle will begin. The tissue will freeze faster than during the first freezing cycle.

Can anyone have cryotherapy?

Yes. but cautions about skin type and location be considered prior to deciding on freeze times. People with high levels of cryoglobulins should be treated with caution. If with dark skin, one may not want to have cryotherapy, it will kill the melanocytes around the treated area, making the skin in that area lighter.

How long will results last?

it is necessary to obtain a result with the least damage to the surrounding skin. In other instances, a deep lesion may take several aggressive treatments to get results. It is important to have an instrument that can adapt to variable dosing of power.

Will there be any scarring after CryoPen® treatments?

This does not normally occur. Darkening or tightening of the skin may occur temporarily. Both generally last for a few months. The pigment change is more common in darker skin types.

How many treatments will I require?

Most small common warts wilt respond to a single treatment. However. certain types and very deep ones can be very difficult to remove and may require more than one treatment.

Will activities be limited after CryoPen® treatments?

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

What type of skin conditions can be treated using the CryoPen®?

Skin, skin tags, age spots, warts, actinic keratosis, verruca’s, Milia, cherry angiomas and other benign skin imperfections.