{"7139eaa1-a3c8-41e6-8bea-bbf2be110df9":"What Is Cryotherapy Treatment?","8f4ed747-6538-42b3-9204-10e4e72f859a":"<p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">Medical microneedling is collagen induction therapy designed to stimulate the skin’s natural wound-healing processes, supporting collagen production and tissue regeneration at a deeper level.</span></p><p> </p>","9551510c-7e7c-4050-86b6-7d7743d053b7":"bg-navy","275f9f89-7d68-41ef-9e4d-b2f9f830d528":"Dr Rachel - The science behind the freeze","09b096a5-3744-49b5-aca3-68c5a759cee3":"<p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">\"Cryotherapy works by freezing fluid within targeted skin lesions, causing the unwanted cells to rupture and die. The beauty of this treatment lies in its precision, where I target only the problem tissue while leaving everything around it completely unharmed.</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">At my clinic, I use the <strong>CryoIQ pen</strong>, which delivers nitrous oxide at exactly -89°C. This is fundamentally different from the liquid nitrogen spray guns used in many GP surgeries and high-street clinics. The CryoIQ pen allows me to control the depth and spread of the freeze with millimetre accuracy.</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\"><strong>Why does this matter?</strong> Because precision means better results. Less risk of damaging healthy skin. Less risk of permanent lightening (hypopigmentation). Faster healing. Better cosmetic outcomes.</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">During the 5-10 second treatment, you will feel a sharp sting like an elastic band snap against your skin. The area will turn white (we call this 'frosting') as the cells freeze, then gradually return to normal colour. Within 24-48 hours, a protective blister can form. This is good, and it means the treatment is working.</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">Over the next 7-14 days, a scab will form and eventually fall away, revealing fresh pink skin underneath. <strong>The key to avoiding scarring is simple: do not pick the scab.</strong> Let it lift away naturally. It is important to bear in mind that some skin lesions need more than one treatment.</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">I treat everything from common skin tags and warts to more complex lesions such as actinic keratosis (pre-cancerous sun damage) and selected benign moles. That said, I will only ever treat lesions that I am confident are safe and appropriate for cryotherapy. Because this clinic does not provide a diagnostic service, any pigmented lesions will need to have been checked and confirmed as benign by your NHS GP, or assessed using the Map My Mole service available in clinic before treatment.</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">If I have any concerns at any point during your consultation, I will recommend referral for specialist assessment rather than proceeding with treatment. Your safety and wellbeing will always take priority over any treatment fee.</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">Many of my patients have lived with bothersome skin lesions for years, trying over-the-counter remedies that simply do not work. Cryotherapy offers a definitive medical solution with minimal discomfort and excellent results.\"</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\"><strong>Attribution:</strong> — Dr Rachel Sinton, MBChB (Hons), MRCGP, GMC-Registered GP</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\"><strong>[Image: Dr Rachel performing Cryotherapy treatment]</strong></span></p>","00524f8a-98d9-4f47-b5d0-b4c407115118":[2343],"fb812f21-7614-47e0-b55a-8ed5607b5f4b":false,"556a3ac6-956d-48f1-b64a-184871e63dde":"Dr Rachel - Why doctor-led matters","c38db626-85ba-4201-9240-e8c2b19beb5e":"<p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">\"Here is something many people do not realise: <strong>cryotherapy is a medical procedure, not a beauty treatment.</strong></span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">The skill is not simply in applying cold to the skin, but in understanding <i>what</i> is being treated and <i>whether</i> cryotherapy is the right option. This includes recognising when a lesion appears suitable for treatment, when an alternative approach may be safer, and when referral for further assessment is the most appropriate next step.</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">Clinical judgement matters. Freeze time, lesion depth, skin type, and the risk of pigmentation change all influence how cryotherapy should be performed. These are decisions that rely on medical training and experience, not just equipment.</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">I regularly see patients who have previously tried cryotherapy in non-medical settings and been left with incomplete results, unnecessary scarring, or ongoing concerns that were never properly addressed. In some cases, treatment was carried out when further medical assessment would have been more appropriate.</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\"><strong>As a practising GP here on the Wirral, </strong>I bring over 10 years of clinical experience to every consultation. I take the time to examine the lesion carefully, review your medical history, and explain clearly what cryotherapy can and cannot achieve for your individual concern.</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">And critically, I know when <strong>not</strong> to treat, when a mole needs dermatology referral, when a lesion requires biopsy and when cryotherapy is not the safest option. Knowing when not to proceed is just as important as knowing how to treat.</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">I am also a member of Complications in Medical Aesthetic Collaborative (CMAC), meaning I am trained to recognise and manage complications should they arise. I use medical-grade equipment, follow strict clinical protocols, and maintain full professional indemnity insurance.</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\"><strong>You deserve treatment delivered with medical judgement, safety, and accountability at its core.</strong></span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">My clinic is based in Bebington, easily accessible from Eastham, Moreton, Heswall, and across the Wirral. Every appointment is one-to-one with me, from consultation through to treatment and follow-up.</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\">I look forward to helping you achieve clear, healthy skin you feel confident in.”</span></p><p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:hsl(0,0%,100%);\"><strong>Attribution:</strong> - Dr Rachel Sinton, GMC-Registered GP &amp; CMAC Member</span></p>","7509c6f1-b682-433b-9708-0d83e83f3a1f":[2341],"0e712616-4ff7-45e0-bd93-b25da08757d3":"\"I had three stubborn skin tags on my neck that had bothered me for years. Dr Rachel explained everything clearly, the treatment took literally seconds, and they have completely gone with no scarring. I wish I had done this years ago! She is so reassuring and clearly knows her stuff.\"","a0af3f1d-586c-4a0f-a63b-23905a40f7f4":"Kim, Bebington","2b3e1715-32ff-447b-9460-6469aeb01c95":"Cryotherapy","662abfc6-cb86-492b-a40d-00775916402e":"Kim","780ba720-3833-46e6-89d7-7d24cc606852":5,"80b2559f-f6ea-4425-a80c-d4905608eff9":"Why Choose Aesthetics by Dr Rachel for Cryotherapy?","2e2b47ba-c967-4b16-8293-07e5c74319fe":"<p><span style=\"background-color:transparent;color:#000000;\">When it comes to your skin, there is no substitute for genuine medical expertise delivered with care, precision, and honesty. Cryotherapy may appear straightforward, but achieving safe, effective results relies on careful assessment, technical precision, and the clinical judgement to know when treatment is appropriate and when it is not.</span></p><p> </p>","bae8aad6-de36-441f-bb76-34f1e3a478b2":"Book Your Consultation","3ca08555-77e8-454e-8700-705a90cc539c":"/contacts"}