ADVICE AFTER CRYOTHERAPY (‘FREEZING’)
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ADVICE AFTER CRYOTHERAPY (‘FREEZING’)
On the first day, the treated area usually turns red & slightly inflamed. Over the next few days, the area may blister (with either clear or pink fluid)
DRESSING
- If desired, you may apply a simple band-aid (at any time), to avoid rubbing the treated area and damaging it.
- Band aids must remain dry.
- When a crust forms, apply Vaseline / lip balm / moisturiser regularly, until the crust drops off. The scab should always be greasy.
- Do not pick any scabs off or ‘pop’ any blisters!
- Crusts/scabs may last 5-10 days on the face, up to 3 weeks on the forearms/hands and occasionally up to 3 months on the lower legs. This is normal.
INFECTION
If you experience any of the following, please contact the appropriate phone number listed in this page
- Redness (aside from the naturally occurring red rim to any wound)
- Increasing pain
- Swelling
- Smelliness
- Pus in/around the wound
- Excessive bleeding – ie. more than a ‘smudge’ on the dressing
- General temperature/fever
- At the first sign of infection, please dab site with an antiseptic (e.g. Dettol or Iodine).
- If you think that healing is not going as planned, please contact the clinic on the number above.
CLEANING
- If needed, you may wash the area gently each day and keep the area generally clean. Simple soap & water or salty water is best. Pat dry gently. The scabs will naturally dry over a couple of hours.
- You may shower the site gently but not bathe it.
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Clinic Address
Shop 5, 115 – 117 Buckley Road, Burpengary East QLD 4505
Email Support
reception@bemedicalcentre.com.au
Call Us
7 3186 4345 For urgent after-hours care, please contact: 134 100 (Hello Home Doctors)