Cryosurgery

Cryosurgery for mole removal (cryotherapy) is the application of extreme cold through the use of liquid nitrogen to destroy mole cells and tissue. The super-cooled liquid may be sprayed on the mole, circulated through a tube called a cryoprobe, or simply dabbed on with a cotton or foam swab. This procedure can destroy surrounding tissue as well and can cause scarring.

Cryosurgery for mole removal is a minimally invasive procedure, and is often preferred to more traditional kinds of surgery because of its minimal pain, scarring, and price of removing moles; however, as with any medical treatment, there are risks involved, primarily that of damage to nearby healthy tissue. Damage to nerve tissue is also of particular concern.

Patients undergoing cryosurgery usually experience minor-to-moderate localized pain and redness, which can be alleviated by oral administration of an analgesic such as aspirin, ibuprofen or acetaminophen (paracetamol). Blisters may form, but these usually scab over and peel away within several days.

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