Cryotherapy at Chiswick Clinic offers swift and highly effective treatment for removing warts, verrucas, and other viral lesions. Warts and verrucas are small, benign growths on the skin caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). If left without treatment, these viral warts can spread through direct skin contact or by touching a wart and transferring the virus to another part of your body.
Our expert dermatologist, Dr Bela, emphasizes early intervention through cryotherapy for warts to effectively manage different types of wart, such as plantar warts, common warts, mosaic warts, plane warts, and even genital warts. Cryotherapy is a treatment involving the careful application of liquid nitrogen, a powerful freezing agent, directly to the wart. It safely freezes and destroys unwanted tissue, helping you get rid of warts effectively and quickly.
At Chiswick Clinic, our dermatologist expertly applies liquid nitrogen to your wart using precise methods. Each wart is treated twice per session, freezing a wart for approximately one minute, allowing brief thawing in between. This careful application maximizes the effectiveness of wart removal while minimizing discomfort and damage to the skin around the wart.
Cryotherapy is a preferred option among the various treatments for cutaneous warts because it involves minimal aftercare and downtime. Patients appreciate that there is no need for bandages, no significant bleeding, and minimal risk of a deep scar. After applying liquid nitrogen, patients can resume their daily activities immediately.
Cryotherapy works exceptionally well on plantar warts located on the soles of the feet and on common warts typically found on hands. It is less frequently recommended for facial warts, where more precise treatments, such as laser treatment or cauterization, might be preferred. Cryotherapy may also be considered for facial solar keratosis, though this is rare.
When the doctor applies the liquid nitrogen to your wart, you might experience a brief stinging sensation that can paradoxically feel hot due to extreme cold. However, this sensation is very brief, tolerable, and well-managed by most patients.
After cryotherapy sessions, the treated wart may initially feel tender and sometimes a blister can form. However, blisters are not guaranteed. Usually, it takes a few weeks until the wart completely disappears. The healing process averages around four to five weeks.
The number of treatments required varies depending on the size of the wart. Smaller warts might disappear after just one treatment, while larger or stubborn warts, especially if previously treated with home remedies, may require three to five or more treatments. Repeat cryotherapy sessions are typically scheduled every four to five weeks.
Yes, patients can immediately return to normal daily life. Cryotherapy involves freezing warts without requiring special aftercare. You can shower, swim, and continue regular exercise immediately after treatment.
Over the years, Dr. Bela has identified multiple melanomas on aesthetic patients—often in areas they hadn’t noticed themselves. In one notable case, during a Botox consultation, he spotted a small but suspicious lesion on a patient’s forehead. When reviewing previous treatment photos, it became clear that the melanoma had gradually developed over time, becoming increasingly visible across sessions. Despite its small size, the lesion was already an early invasive melanoma—but was thankfully detected in time. This case is just one of several examples highlighting how melanoma can remain hidden in plain sight. For this reason, Dr. Bela now offers a discounted mole check for all existing aesthetic patients, making it easier to combine cosmetic care with life-saving early detection.
Cryotherapy at Chiswick Clinic is performed by Dr Bela, a highly skilled dermatologist who specializes in treating warts and verrucas. With years of experience, he ensures that every treatment or procedure is carried out with precision and care.
Yes, cryotherapy is very safe, especially when performed by an experienced dermatologist.
Cryotherapy involves minimal discomfort, typically described as a brief, manageable sting.
Temporary redness, mild swelling, or occasional blister formation may occur.
Results usually become evident within four to five weeks after treatment.
Yes, cryotherapy effectively treats genital warts with minimal discomfort.
Scarring is rare with cryotherapy due to the precise and controlled application method.
Call or message us today for expert guidance and to discuss your options for wart removal. We are dedicated to helping you regain clear, healthy skin.
