At Houlihan Pharmacy, we are committed to providing the latest, safest, and most effective treatments to support your health and wellbeing. One of the advanced services we now offer is CryoPen Cryotherapy — a quick, precise, and highly effective treatment for removing common benign skin lesions.

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What is Cryotherapy?

Cryotherapy is a proven technique that uses extreme cold to freeze and destroy unwanted skin tissue. The CryoPen device works by delivering liquified nitrous oxide directly to the lesion. This rapid freezing process forms tiny ice crystals within the cells, which rupture the cell membranes and naturally destroy the lesion.

Over the following days and weeks, the treated area heals, and healthy skin replaces the lesion. Because the CryoPen is so precise, the surrounding healthy tissue remains untouched, minimising scarring and ensuring excellent cosmetic results.

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Why Choose CryoPen at Houlihan Pharmacy?

Our team at Houlihan Pharmacy has chosen CryoPen cryotherapy because it offers patients an effective treatment with multiple advantages:
 

• Versatile treatment – Removes lesions ranging from 1mm up to 10mm.

• Quick procedure – A small lesion can be treated in just 10 seconds.

• Safe for delicate areas – Can be used on the face and even around the eyes.

• Pinpoint accuracy – Only the lesion is treated, protecting nearby healthy skin.

• Minimal discomfort – Most patients experience little to no pain.

• No downtime – You can return to your normal activities straight away.
   

Whether it’s a cosmetic concern or simply the inconvenience of a lesion, CryoPen treatment is designed to fit easily into your day with no disruption to your routine.

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What to Expect During Treatment

Your treatment at Houlihan Pharmacy will be carried out by a trained clinician using a simple three-step process:
 

1. First Freeze Cycle – The CryoPen is applied to the lesion for 1–30 seconds depending on its size and depth.

2. Thaw Phase – The area is allowed to thaw for around 30 seconds.

3. Second Freeze Cycle – A second, faster freeze ensures complete treatment of the lesion.
    

This method ensures that the lesion is thoroughly treated, while keeping the procedure short and comfortable.

 

Conditions We Can Treat

CryoPen cryotherapy is effective for many common benign skin lesions, including:

• Age spots

• Warts and verrucas

• Skin tags

• Cherry angiomas

• Sun spots

• Other small benign skin growths
   

Results You Can Trust

In many cases, just one treatment session is enough to remove the lesion completely. Healing takes place naturally, leaving behind clearer and healthier-looking skin. Because there is no need for anaesthesia or stitches, scarring is minimal, and recovery is straightforward.
 

CryoPen Cryotherapy is now available at Houlihan Pharmacy.
If you would like to know more, or to book your consultation, simply contact us today and our friendly team will be happy to guide you through your options.

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