Cherry Angioma Removal

Cherry Angiomas or Campbell de Morgan spots are a type of skin lesion. They are named this due to their distinctive red colour. caused by broken or damaged blood vessels within them. They can be raised or flat. This type of lesion is benign and should not cause any problems, but they may bleed if they are scratched rubbed or knocked.

Cherry Angioma marks can be removed with cryotherapy, a procedure that uses extreme cold to destroy unwanted tissue. Most unwanted skin lesions can be treated in this way, including warts, moles, skin tags and verruca’s amongst others.

For most lesions, cryosurgery is a permanent removal. Some lesions are harder to remove than others. In more delicate places a shorter freeze time with repeat procedures may be required to get a final result with the least damage to the surrounding skin. Therefore, a follow-up appointment maybe needed.  Please see prices for follow-up appointments.

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How CryoPen Works.

Cryotherapy uses liquid nitrogen or nitrous oxide to freeze the cherry angioma.

The extreme cold causes the blood vessels within the angioma to constrict and eventually collapse.

The treated area forms a scab, which falls off, revealing clearer skin underneath.

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Procedure

1 .Consultation: A consultation to examine the angiomas and determine if cryotherapy is suitable.

2. Preparation: The skin around the angioma is cleaned.

3. Application: The CryoPen is applied to the cherry angioma, delivering a precise dose of cryogen to freeze the lesion.

4. Duration: Each angioma takes a few seconds to freeze; multiple angiomas can be treated in one session.

5. Post-Treatment: After treatment, the area may appear red and swollen, and a scab will form and eventually fall off.

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Benefits-

Non-Invasive

No need for cuts or stitches

Minimal Discomfort

Patients typically experience minimal pain, often described as a cold or stinging sensation.-

Quick Procedure: Treatment is usually quick, often completed within minutes.

Effective: High success rate for removing cherry angiomas with minimal scarring.

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Aftercare-

Healing Time: The treated area usually heals within a week or two.

Care: Keep the area clean and avoid picking at the scab. Apply moisturizer if needed.-

Sun Protection: Protect the treated area from sun exposure to prevent pigmentation changes.

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Considerations-

Multiple Treatments: In some cases, multiple sessions may be necessary if the angioma is large or if there are many angiomas.-

Side Effects: Potential side effects include temporary redness, swelling, blistering, or changes in skin pigmentation.

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Conclusion, Using a CryoPen for cherry angioma removal is a safe, efficient, and minimally invasive method. It offers a quick recovery with minimal discomfort, making it a popular choice for those looking to remove these benign skin growths.

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For more than 1 Cherry Angioma please book a consultation