Liquid Nitrogen treatments (also known as cryotherapy) are a precise, effective way to remove unwanted lesions and restore healthier skin. These results demonstrate how targeted treatment can resolve concerns like keratoses, warts, and skin tags while leaving surrounding tissue unharmed. With expert care at FACET Dermatology, outcomes are safe, lasting, and confidence-boosting.

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What is Cryotherapy?

Cryotherapy is a proven medical procedure that uses liquid nitrogen to freeze and destroy unwanted or abnormal skin tissue. 

HOW DOES CRYOTHERAPY WORK?

By precisely targeting lesions, liquid nitrogen eliminates imperfections while minimizing damage to surrounding tissue. During a cryotherapy treatment, liquid nitrogen is sprayed directly onto the lesion. The extreme cold damages abnormal cells, causing them to blister, crust, and eventually fall off. This triggers the body’s natural healing response and promotes healthy new skin growth in the treated area.

What Does Cryotherapy Treat?

Cryotherapy is commonly used to treat a wide range of benign and pre-cancerous skin concerns, including:

  • Actinic keratoses (pre-cancerous growths)
  • Seborrheic keratoses
  • Warts
  • Skin tags
  • Other surface-level lesions
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Why Choose FACET Dermatology for Cryotherapy in Toronto?

At FACET Dermatology, every cryotherapy treatment begins with accurate diagnosis by a board-certified dermatologist to ensure the lesion is safe to treat. Our team has extensive expertise in both medical and cosmetic dermatology, providing care that balances effectiveness with precision. Treatments are quick, well-tolerated, and designed to promote smooth, healthy skin with minimal downtime.

  • Medically supervised, evidence-based treatment
  • Quick, in-office procedure with minimal discomfort
  • Safe and effective for most lesions
  • Focus on both health and cosmetic outcomes

We also offer regional treatments for people who suffer from 100’s of spots and want a larger area to be treated entirely at one time.

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CLEARER, HEALTHY SKIN

CLEARER, HEALTHY SKIN

CLEARER, HEALTHY SKIN

Real Results, Healthy Skin

Cryotherapy is a precise way to remove unwanted lesions while supporting the skin’s natural healing process. These results show how targeted treatment can clear concerns like keratoses, warts, and skin tags with minimal impact on surrounding tissue. The outcome is healthier skin and long-lasting confidence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is cryotherapy safe?

Yes. When performed by an experienced provider, cryotherapy is extremely safe with minimal risks.

You may feel a temporary stinging cold sensation (like holding an ice cube to your skin), but discomfort is brief. Most patients resume normal activities immediately after treatment.

Unlike whole-body cryotherapy chambers — which are not medical devices and pose safety risks — dermatologic cryotherapy is Health Canada-recognized and medically supervised.

What areas can be treated with cryotherapy?

Cryotherapy can be used on many parts of the body. It is especially effective on the face, chest, arms, and back.

What should I expect after cryotherapy treatment?

  • Immediately after treatment: Mild redness, swelling, or blistering at the site
  • First 1–2 weeks: A scab or crust forms as the lesion heals
  • 2–4 weeks: Healthy new skin replaces the treated lesion

To support healing, you may use antibiotic ointment or Vaseline once or twice daily. No bandages are required. Patients should avoid scrubbing or irritating the area until fully healed.

Most lesions are resolved in a single treatment, though some may require additional sessions.

What conditions can cryotherapy treat?

Actinic keratoses, seborrheic keratoses, warts, skin tags, benign moles, and other surface lesions.

Is cryotherapy painful?

You may feel brief stinging or cold, followed by numbness. Discomfort is mild and temporary.

How long is recovery after cryotherapy?

Redness, swelling, and scabbing may last 1–4 weeks as the lesion heals.

How many cryotherapy treatments will I need?

Many lesions are resolved with one treatment. Some may require additional sessions. With personalized, expert care at FACET, you will receive a treatment plan that is customized to your unique situation.