What are the different techniques for freezing genital warts?
There are three different techniques to performing cryotherapy and usually only the first and simplest technique is needed to freeze genital warts. The health professional will dip a cotton swab or other applicator into a vessel containing a “cryogen” such as liquid nitrogen and apply it directly to the skin growth to freeze it. Liquid nitrogen is the coldest cryogen available and the goal is to freeze the genital wart as quickly as possible and then let it thaw slowly to cause maximum destruction of the skin cells. He will then go on to treat any further genital warts. Sometimes a second application may be necessary depending on the size of the genital wart. What are the risks, side effects and aftercare from freezing genital warts? Crotherapy poses little risk and can be well tolerated even by those who are not good candidates for other surgical procedures. There is a slight risk of scarring, infection and damage to underlying skin and tissue but these risks are generally considered
