What is Cryosurgery?

Cryosurgery or the Freezpen, is used by our veterinarians to remove benign skin lesions, warts, and small tumors in a quick and precise manner, often with minimal scarring and recovery time.

How does it work?

The Freezepen device, uses a microjet of cold gas (nitrous oxide) to freeze the targeted area to a temperature of -89°C, causing the tissue to freeze and die.

What are the benefits?

• Does not require full sedation or anesthesia for your pet. Often only topical numbing cream is used to maximize your pets comfort during the procedure.

• Precision: These devices allow for precise targeting of the lesion, leaving healthy tissue unharmed.

• Speed: The procedure is quick, often taking only seconds to freeze the affected area.

• Minimal scarring: Cryosurgery can leave little to no scarring.

• Cost-effective: Compared to traditional surgery, cryosurgery is significantly more cost-effective and requires fewer follow-up appointments.

• Shorter recovery: Recovery time is typically shorter than with traditional surgery.