Can Cryo treat broken thread veins/broken capillaries in the skin?
Yes, Cryo can be used to treat the superficial thread veins.
What are the risks involved?
Low level risk, including a possible blister post treatment, some minor hair loss if treating around hair follicles. You may have a permanent change in pigmentation (lightening or darkening). Generally, this could last a few months or, it could be longer lasting. (The risks are higher in darker skinned people). It is advisable not to treat pigmented spots in a hot summer season.
Sensory impairment. Though rare, damage to nerves is possible, particularly in areas where they lie closer to the surface of the skin, such a fingers, the wrist, and the area behind the ear. Reports suggest this will disappear within several months.
What aftercare would I need to follow?
Aftercare is basically carry on as normal as this method does not cause any wounds to form as we instill cryonecrosis not destruction ( unlike with Liquid Nitrogen ) so aftercare is very simple. A high SPF would be advisable after treatment. A gauze will be applied after treatment which can be removed once your home. It's very important not to touch or pick the area, allow the treated lesion to dry out and fall off naturally. Avoid exposing the area to extreme hot water, steam or saunas. Avoid the use of perfumed or astringent and alcohol-based products on the area. Avoid swimming for one-week post treatment.
Do not have any other treatments in the area until the skin is fully healed and ensure you inform the therapist of the treatment you have had. Do not happy make up for 24 hours. Avoid excessive exercise for a few days to allow the body to heal itself. Contact us should you have any concerns in regard to your treatment.
I’m assuming avoid the sun? Avoid sauna, steam, exercise? If so, for how long? Do you think this is safer than having laser?
The risks associated with laser are extensive and cryotherapy is regarded as the gold standard treatment for removal of skin lesions, especially pigmentation caused by sun damage and other non malignant lesions.
Should this treatment not be offered during the summer time or is it safe if you were to wear SPF50?
It is totally safe for treatment to be conducted during summer time, ( along with use of a good SPF. We do recommend that treatment should be avoided if your going on holiday to a hot country within 6 weeks of the treatment.
