FreezPen Cryotherapy
About this device
FreezPen is a precision cryotherapy pen that fits in the palm of a hand — no scalpel and no laser, just a point of intense, controlled cold. At our clinic it is the go-to instrument for warts and small benign skin growths.
It uses nitrous oxide (N₂O) cartridges to cool the applicator tip to −89 °C (manufacturer specification). Applicators in different sizes are matched to the size of each growth, so the cold concentrates on the target itself and largely spares the healthy skin around it. Common warts, skin tags, sun and age spots and seborrheic keratoses are all within its range, and each spot takes just seconds — a quick touch of cold, and it is done.
The process is fast, comfort is high and recovery is short; most people return to their day right away. One rule our clinic never skips: every growth is assessed before treatment. Anything dark in colour, irregular in shape or of uncertain nature is reviewed by a physician first, to confirm whether cryotherapy is appropriate — never treat first and ask later.
What it can do
- Treats common warts assessed as benign
- Treats skin tags on the neck, underarms and other folds
- Treats sun spots, age spots and seborrheic keratoses
- Seconds per spot, with a short recovery
Who it suits
- Common warts assessed as benign
- Skin tags on the neck, underarms or other body folds
- Sun spots, age spots and seborrheic keratoses
- Those who want a quick treatment with a short recovery
What to expect
- Assessment of each growth — physician review first if its nature is uncertain
- Cleansing of the treatment area
- FreezPen applied precisely to each spot — seconds per lesion
- Aftercare guidance while the treated spot heals
Good to know
- Treated spots typically form a small crust that sheds naturally over the following days — keep the area clean and do not pick at it
- Mild redness, swelling or a small blister can occur and usually settles on its own
- Complete removal in a single session is not guaranteed — some growths need more than one treatment, and results and session counts vary from person to person
- Protect treated areas from the sun while they heal
The information on this page is general in nature and is not medical advice. Results vary from person to person, and no outcome can be guaranteed. Whether a treatment is suitable for you can only be determined after an in-person assessment.