Cryotherapy / Cryosurgery
Preparation & Aftercare
in Putney, Richmond, Wimbledon, Kingston, Wandsworth, & South West London
Clinically guided preparation and aftercare to support safe healing and optimal treatment outcomes.
What to expect after Cryotherapy / Cryosurgery
Healing time varies depending on the type, size, depth and location of the lesion, but commonly takes around 1–3 weeks.
- Immediate whitening of the treated area
- Redness and mild swelling
- A blister may form within hours — this is normal
- The area may feel sore or tender
- A scab will form over the next few days
- The lesion will gradually dry, darken and fall away
Before your treatment
24 hours
- Keep the treatment area clean.
- Avoid applying irritating or active skincare to the area.
- Do not deliberately pick, cut or otherwise disturb the lesion.
- Tell us if the lesion has changed, bled, become painful or otherwise altered since your assessment.
- Tell us if there have been any changes to your health, medication or medical history since your consultation.
First 24 hours
- Do not touch, pick or disturb the area
- Keep the area clean and dry
- Avoid makeup on the treated area
- Avoid friction or pressure
- Mild discomfort is normal
After your treatment
2-5 days
- A blister or scab may form
- Do not burst blisters unless advised
- If a blister breaks naturally, keep the area clean
- Allow the area to dry and heal naturally
- Do not deliberately remove or pick at a developing scab.
1-3 weeks
- The scab will dry and fall off naturally
- Do not pick or force removal
- Skin underneath may appear pink or lighter temporarily
- Continue protecting the area
What to avoid
Until fully healed
- Picking or scratching the area
- Applying active skincare (acids, retinol, exfoliants)
- Sun exposure on the treated area
- Swimming if blistered or open
- Friction from clothing or shaving over the area
- Waxing or other hair-removal treatments directly over the healing area
Results timeline
Varies & depends on individuals
Some lesions may require more than one treatment depending on their type, size, depth and response to treatment.
- Initial reaction: immediately after treatment
- Blister/scab formation: usually within the first few days
- Lesion separation: commonly within 1–3 weeks
- Skin colour and texture may continue to normalise over several weeks
Important Care advice
- Keep the area clean and dry during the initial healing period.
- Once appropriate, gently cleanse with mild soap and water.
- A simple protective ointment may be recommended if required.
- Once healed, use a high-protection broad-spectrum SPF on exposed areas to help reduce the risk of post-treatment pigmentation changes.
Please Contact the Clinic If
- Pain, redness or swelling is increasing rather than settling
- You develop signs of infection, such as increasing warmth, pus or spreading redness
- The area is not healing as expected
- You are concerned about the appearance of the treated area or healing proces
Professional Care Starts With a Consultation
Book Your Consultation
£50 consultation fee
(redeemable against treatment within 2 weeks)
Cryotherapy & Cryosurgery Across Putney, Richmond & South West London
Putney
Richmond
Wimbledon
Twickenham
Kingston
Wandsworth
South West London
We provide professional cryotherapy and cryosurgery for suitable benign skin lesions, with personalised preparation and aftercare guidance for clients across Putney, Richmond, Wimbledon, Twickenham, Kingston, Wandsworth and South West London.
Every lesion is assessed for suitability before treatment, with clear guidance provided on what to expect during healing and how to care for the treated area afterwards.