Treatment
For warts and verrucae
Ready to tackle a troublesome wart or verruca? At Elvet Foot Clinic in Durham, CryoPen treatment comes with a clear plan, personal care and time to ask questions.
Your first visit includes an assessment and your first treatment, with an idea of how many sessions you may need.
Appointments and prices
New patient appointment — £50
Includes your new patient assessment, first CryoPen treatment, a personalised treatment plan and aftercare advice.
Further appointments — £40 each
For follow-up review and further freezing as part of your treatment plan.
What happens at your first appointment?
Before your visit. Complete your online health forms so we can check relevant medical information and identify suitability concerns before your appointment.
A plan for you. We examine your wart or verruca, talk through the treatment and give you an estimate of how many sessions you may need. You will have time to ask questions before we begin.
Your first treatment. We carry out your first freeze with your agreement, explain how to care for the area and plan your follow-up.
What is cryotherapy?
Cryotherapy uses extreme cold to treat wart and verruca tissue. The CryoPen O+ delivers a focused jet of nitrous oxide to freeze the targeted area.
The freezing itself is brief. Your appointment also gives us time for assessment, preparation and practical aftercare advice. Our CryoPen service is for warts and verrucae.
Frequently asked questions
How many sessions will I need?
Your treatment plan may involve 3–6 freezes. At your first appointment, we will give you an individual estimate based on the wart or verruca and review progress at each visit. Some need fewer or more sessions; results vary and warts can return.
What does treatment feel like?
You may feel a cold, stinging or painful sensation during freezing, with some soreness afterwards. We will explain what to expect and check your comfort throughout.
How do I know whether CryoPen is right for me?
Your online health forms help us check suitability before you attend. Please include your medical conditions and medicines. At your visit, we will confirm the treatment plan and answer any remaining questions.
Can children have treatment?
Please contact the clinic before booking for a child so we can discuss age and suitability. A parent or guardian’s consent is needed if treatment is offered.
What happens between sessions?
We will give you clear aftercare advice and recommend when to return for a review or further treatment. Protecting the area from rubbing or damage helps it heal between visits.
What side effects should I know about?
Redness, swelling, soreness or a blister can develop after freezing. Changes in skin colour or scarring are also possible. We will talk through these with you and explain how to care for the area.
Ready to get started?
Use Book now above and choose Cryotherapy New patient for your first visit, or Cryotherapy further sessions if you have already started treatment with us.
Have a question before booking? Get in touch about CryoPen — we are happy to help.
Before and after example
The photographs below were supplied by CryoPen. Individual results vary.
