Alchemy Clinic
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Skin Lesion & Blemish Removal

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How to Enquire

Unlike my consultation-led skin treatments, skin lesion enquiries do not require a full skin consultation or a separate assessment appointment. There is no separate lesion assessment fee.

Please complete the short enquiry form below. I will then phone you to discuss your lesion, the next steps and the treatment price before arranging treatment where appropriate.

Every lesion must still be thoroughly assessed before any cosmetic removal takes place. Where it is suitable, removal can often be carried out during the same treatment appointment.

If I do not believe it is appropriate or safe to treat, I will explain why and advise you on the most appropriate next step. Your safety will always come before treatment.

When Should I See My GP First?

Cosmetic skin lesion assessments are not a substitute for a medical examination.

If your lesion is new, changing, bleeding, irregular in appearance, painful, persistently itchy or causing you any concern, I strongly recommend arranging an assessment with your GP before considering cosmetic removal.

If there is any doubt about the nature of a lesion, I will always advise further medical assessment before any treatment takes place.

Not Sure Whether to Enquire?

If you are unsure whether your lesion is suitable for cosmetic removal, please get in touch. I am always happy to advise on the next step or whether I would recommend seeing your GP first.

Send a Skin Lesion Enquiry

Skin Lesion & Blemish Enquiry
Where it is, roughly how long you have had it, and anything you have noticed about it.
If yes, I may recommend seeing your GP before any cosmetic assessment.

About This Treatment

Many of us develop small skin blemishes and benign skin lesions over time. Whilst these are usually harmless, they can affect confidence, become irritated by clothing or jewellery, or simply become something you'd rather be without.

At Alchemy, we offer safe and effective removal of a wide range of benign skin lesions using two advanced treatment methods: Cryotherapy (CryoPen™) and Advanced Electrolysis.

Rather than asking you to choose a treatment, your lesion will first be carefully assessed and the most appropriate method selected based on its type, size, location and appearance. This ensures the safest treatment and the best possible outcome for your skin.

Both treatments are minimally invasive, require very little downtime and can often achieve excellent results in as little as one treatment session, although some lesions may require additional treatments.

Cryotherapy (CryoPen™)

CryoPen™ uses a precise, high-pressure jet of nitrous oxide (rather than liquid nitrogen) to rapidly freeze unwanted tissue. This highly targeted treatment destroys the lesion whilst minimising damage to the surrounding healthy skin.

Cryotherapy is commonly used to treat:

  • Skin tags
  • Seborrhoeic keratoses
  • Age spots and pigmentation
  • Warts
  • Verrucae

Treatment is extremely quick for many benign lesions, with most taking only a matter of seconds to treat. However, treatment times vary depending on the type of lesion being removed. Warts and verrucae require significantly longer treatment times than most cosmetic lesions and are therefore priced separately.

Warts & Verrucae – What to Expect

Unlike skin tags and other benign skin lesions, warts and verrucae are caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Whilst Cryotherapy is a highly effective treatment option, these lesions are often more resistant to treatment and it is completely normal for multiple treatment sessions to be required.

Cryotherapy works by freezing the infected tissue, encouraging your body's immune system to recognise and eliminate the virus. As every immune system responds differently, the number of treatments required varies from person to person.

Most clients should expect treatments to be carried out every 2–4 weeks, with larger, older or plantar verrucae often requiring a course of treatments before complete resolution. Extensive or mosaic verrucae, or more than 10 lesions, will require a consultation for a personalised quotation.

Advanced Electrolysis

Advanced Electrolysis uses a fine probe to deliver a controlled thermolysis current, allowing unwanted lesions to be cauterised or gently lifted away with precision.

It is particularly effective for superficial skin blemishes and vascular lesions, often producing immediate visible improvement.

Advanced Electrolysis is commonly used to treat:

  • Broken capillaries
  • Cherry angiomas
  • Milia
  • Skin tags (in suitable locations)
  • Solar keratoses

During your appointment, as many suitable lesions as can be safely treated will be removed within your allocated treatment time.

What Can Be Treated?

We can safely treat a wide range of benign skin lesions, including:

  • Broken capillaries
  • Cherry angiomas
  • Milia
  • Skin tags
  • Seborrhoeic keratoses
  • Solar keratoses
  • Warts
  • Verrucae
  • Age spots and pigmentation
  • Sebaceous hyperplasia
  • Spider naevi (where appropriate)
  • Some benign pigmented lesions

Following assessment, your practitioner will determine which treatment method is most appropriate for your lesion.

Please note that any suspicious, changing or undiagnosed lesions cannot be treated. You may be advised to seek assessment from your GP or dermatologist before treatment can proceed, and written medical clearance will be required.

Who Is This Treatment Not Suitable For?

Treatment may not be suitable if you:

  • Have an active skin infection, rash or open wound within the treatment area.
  • Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Are prone to keloid scarring.
  • Have diabetes (written GP approval may be required).
  • Are taking blood-thinning medication (written GP approval may be required).
  • Have received treatment for cancer within the last 12 months.
  • Have a current or previous diagnosis of skin cancer or pre-cancerous skin lesions.

Your lesion will always be assessed before treatment to confirm suitability and determine the safest and most appropriate treatment method. The initial enquiry and phone call do not replace this assessment.

Follow-up treatments for warts and verrucae are usually recommended every 2–4 weeks until the wart or verruca has resolved. Follow-up treatment fees will be discussed during your initial appointment and are based on the number of lesions requiring continued treatment.

    Start with the short enquiry form. Zoe will phone you to discuss your lesion, the next steps and the treatment price. There is no separate lesion assessment appointment or assessment fee, and a full skin consultation is not required. Every lesion is still assessed before cosmetic removal to confirm it is safe and suitable to treat. This assessment can take place at the treatment appointment.

    Cryotherapy uses cold (nitrous oxide) to freeze the lesion, while Electrolysis uses heat to cauterise or lift away the blemish. Your treatment will be chosen based on the concern.

    Yes, there may be a short period of downtime depending on which treatment you have.

    🔹 Cryotherapy (CryoPen™):

    • Mild redness and slight swelling can appear immediately after treatment and typically subside within a few hours.
    • Treated lesions will usually darken or form a small scab within 24–48 hours.
    • Do not pick or scratch at the area — allow it to naturally shed over the course of 7–10 days.
    • You may notice some residual redness or slight pigmentation changes as the skin renews.

    🔹 Advanced Electrolysis:

    • The treated area may appear red, warm, or slightly puffy immediately after.
    • Small scabs or crusts are common and will naturally fall off within 7-14 days.
    • Avoid makeup, active skincare (like retinol or acids), and heavy creams on the area until fully healed.
    • Some pinpoint bruising or dryness may occur depending on the area and number of lesions treated.
    • Results are often visible immediately, with full healing in differing dependant on the lesion treated from 14 days-6 weeks..

    Possibly. Some lesions (like warts or age spots) can be stubborn. We limit warts and verrucae to three treatments per lesion. Pigmentation may require multiple sessions depending on the size of the area, you may require alternative treatments such as microneedling or peels.

    Yes, within reason. During Electrolysis, as many blemishes as possible are treated in a 20-minute session. With Cryotherapy, lesions are priced individually based on size and number.

    Skin Lesion & Blemish Removal Prices

    Advanced Electrolysis

    Standard (up to 20 mins)

    £75.00

    Extended (up to 30 mins)

    £90.00

    Cryotherapy - Benign Skin Lesions

    1 lesion

    £75.00

    2-5 lesions

    £130.00

    6-10 lesions

    £200.00

    Cryotherapy - Warts & Verrucae

    1 wart/verruca

    £85.00

    2-3 warts/verrucae

    £130.00

    4-6 warts/verrucae

    £175.00

    Warts & Verrucae - Follow-up Treatment

    1 wart/verruca

    £65.00

    2-3 warts/verrucae

    £100.00

    4-6 warts/verrucae

    £135.00

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