What is Cryotherapy for Warts & Skin Tags?
Cryotherapy uses extremely cold liquid nitrogen, applied with a spray or probe, to freeze the targeted tissue. The frozen cells are destroyed, and the growth then blisters, crusts and falls off as healthy new skin forms underneath.
It is a fast, effective treatment for common warts, plantar warts on the feet, skin tags and some other benign growths. Warts are caused by a virus, so more than one session is often needed to clear them fully.
Growths we treat
- Common warts on hands & fingers
- Plantar warts on the soles
- Flat warts
- Skin tags
- Seborrhoeic keratoses
- Molluscum contagiosum
Benefits of Cryotherapy
Quick treatment
Each growth takes only seconds to treat.
No cutting
No blade, no stitches and usually no injection.
Minimal scarring
Freeze time is controlled to protect the surrounding skin.
Simple & effective
A well-established first-line treatment for warts.
How the Treatment Works
Examination
The growth is examined to confirm the diagnosis and choose the best treatment.
Freezing
Liquid nitrogen is applied to the growth for a few seconds; you feel intense cold and stinging.
Thaw
The area thaws and turns red; a blister may form within a day.
Repeat if needed
Warts are re-treated every 2–3 weeks until they clear.
Results & Number of Sessions
Treated growths usually fall off within 1–2 weeks.
Small skin tags often clear in one session, while warts – especially on the soles and around the nails – may need 2–4 sessions spaced 2–3 weeks apart.
Aftercare
- A blister may form within a day – do not burst it
- Keep the area clean and covered if needed
- Apply the prescribed ointment
- Avoid picking the scab
- Return for follow-up as advised
Is Cryotherapy for Warts & Skin Tags Safe?
Cryotherapy is a simple, widely used treatment. Stinging during freezing, redness, swelling and blistering are expected. Temporary lightening or darkening of the skin can occur, so the freeze time is carefully controlled.
Please tell the doctor before treatment if you have:
- Cold-sensitivity disorders (for example Raynaud's or cryoglobulinaemia)
- Poor circulation in the area
- Undiagnosed or suspicious growths
- Diabetes with foot problems (for plantar warts – discuss with the doctor)
Why Choose Dr. Tarunveer for Cryotherapy?
- MD dermatologist-led diagnosis and planning
- Procedures performed by the doctor
- Modern technology with settings tailored to you
- Honest advice and a clear quote after consultation
- Sterile, single-use consumables and genuine products
- Convenient clinic in Model Town, Jalandhar