How cryotherapy works
A controlled application of extreme cold freezes the target tissue, destroying the cells within a defined margin while leaving the surrounding skin intact. The treated lesion darkens over the following days, forms a small crust and separates on its own as fresh skin closes underneath. Precision is what makes it appropriate for small lesions: the freeze is applied to a defined point, not an area.
What it treats
Skin tags, which are the most common request, particularly on the neck and underarms. Small benign surface spots and blemishes that have been assessed as such. Certain superficial keratoses. What it is not for: any pigmented lesion that has not been evaluated, any lesion that has changed in size, colour or border, or anything a dermatologist should look at first.
Session and recovery
A few minutes for most lesions, usually without anaesthetic — the sensation is a brief sting and a cold ache that fades quickly. The treated point reddens, may blister slightly, then darkens and crusts across three to seven days before separating. Healing takes one to two weeks depending on the site. Larger or thicker lesions occasionally need a second application.
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The assessment comes before the treatment, always. Aurora examines the lesion first and treats only what is clearly benign; anything with atypical features, recent change or uncertainty is referred to a dermatologist rather than frozen — because freezing a lesion that needed evaluation destroys the ability to evaluate it. That is a firm rule here, not a formality.
- SessionMinutes, usually no anaesthetic
- Downtime1–2 weeks of healing at the point
- ResultsLesion separates in 1–2 weeks
- ProtocolUsually one application
Safety, side effects and aftercare
What to expect
Stinging during application and a cold ache for a few minutes after. Redness and sometimes a small blister. Darkening and crusting over three to seven days, then separation. A pale mark may remain at the site for some months, and on darker phototypes a temporary pigment change is possible.
When we don't treat
No pigmented lesion is treated without assessment, and anything atypical, changing or uncertain is referred to a dermatologist first. Not performed over active infection, on areas with compromised circulation, in cold-related conditions such as cryoglobulinemia or cold urticaria, or where a lesion should be biopsied rather than destroyed.
Aftercare
Keep the point clean and dry. Do not pick the crust — let it separate on its own, which is what leaves a clean result. SPF 50 on the site once healed, for several months, since fresh skin at that point pigments easily in this sun.
This page is general information, not a medical assessment. Your suitability is evaluated in person during your complimentary consultation, where we review your history and current medication. Anything requiring medical evaluation is referred to the appropriate healthcare professional.
Investment
PriceFrom $1,500 MXN per session (~$86 USD)
The final figure is set during your consultation, once the areas and quantities you actually need are assessed — the consultation itself is complimentary. Cash (MXN or USD) and card accepted. The USD figure is a reference and moves with the exchange rate.
Frequently asked questions
Can you remove a mole with this?
No. Moles and any pigmented lesion are assessed by a dermatologist first. Freezing a lesion that needed evaluation destroys the tissue that would have been examined, so we refer instead — without exception.
Will it leave a mark?
Usually a small pale mark that fades over months. On darker skin, a temporary pigment change at the site is possible, which is discussed before treating.
Does it hurt?
A brief sting and a cold ache during the application, over within a minute or two. Most people do not need anaesthetic.
How many sessions?
One is usually enough for a skin tag. Thicker or larger lesions occasionally need a second application a few weeks later.