Warts and verrucae are common viral skin lesions, but when they become painful, persistent or simply inconvenient, professional treatment can help you clear them quickly and safely. At Square Pharmacy, we use medical‑grade cryotherapy — a targeted freezing technique that destroys the affected tissue while protecting the surrounding healthy skin. Cryotherapy causes the cells to die so it falls of after a few weeks.

Our clinicians assess each lesion individually and provide a straightforward, effective treatment plan designed to restore clear, comfortable skin with minimal downtime.

Why choose cryotherapy at Square Pharmacy?

• Fast appointments with trained clinicians

• Medical‑grade liquid nitrogen / nitrous oixde for precise freezing

• Suitable for most warts & verrucae

• Short treatment time (usually under 10 minutes)

• Minimal aftercare

• Convenient local service — no GP referral needed

Pricing

Please ask in store for details

Initial Consultation

Includes assessment, treatment planning, and suitability check. £20

Cryotherapy Treatment

Pricing depends on number and size of lesions.

• Single wart/verruca: £75

• Two lesions: £85

• Three or more lesions: from £95

• Follow‑up cryotherapy session (if needed): £45

Most patients require 1–3 sessions, spaced 2–3 weeks apart.

Eligibility Panel

Who we can treat — and who needs referral instead

Suitable for treatment

• Adults and children over 12 years

• Common warts (hands, fingers, knees)

• Verrucae on the feet

• Stubborn lesions unresponsive to home treatments

• Multiple small lesions

• Patients without significant medical conditions affecting healing

Not suitable (requires GP/dermatology referral)

• Under 12 years old

• Pregnant or breastfeeding

• Diabetic patients with reduced sensation in feet

• Immunosuppressed patients

• Lesions that are:

  • rapidly changing

  • bleeding

  • pigmented

  • unusually shaped

• Suspected non‑viral lesions (e.g., skin cancers, keratoacanthoma)

If unsure, we will advise during your consultation.

Treatment Workflow

What to expect from start to finish

1. Consultation (5–10 minutes)

• Clinical assessment of the lesion

• Confirm diagnosis (wart/verruca vs other skin lesion)

• Discuss cryotherapy and expected outcomes

• Review medical history and suitability

• Provide pricing and consent

2. Cryotherapy Treatment (5 minutes)

• Liquid nitrogen / nitrous oxide applied directly to the lesion

• Freezing cycle lasts 5–10 seconds

• May repeat depending on size/depth

• Mild stinging or tingling is normal

3. Aftercare & Follow‑up

• Area may blister or scab — this is expected

• Healing usually takes 7–14 days

• Follow‑up session booked if needed

• Most patients see improvement after the first treatment

Do

• Keep the area clean and dry

• Cover with a plaster if blistered

• Allow scabs to fall off naturally

• Use paracetamol if sore (if suitable for you

Avoid

• Picking or scratching

• Popping blisters

• Swimming for 48 hours

• Applying home wart treatments between sessions

• Tight footwear if treating a verruca

If you notice increasing pain, spreading redness, or signs of infection, contact us or your GP.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does cryotherapy hurt?

You may feel a sharp, cold sting for a few seconds. Most people tolerate it very well.

How many sessions will I need?

Most warts/verrucae need 1–3 sessions, depending on size and depth.

Can I walk after verruca treatment?

Yes — you can walk immediately, though the area may feel tender for a day or two.

Will it leave a scar?

Scarring is uncommon when aftercare is followed correctly.

Can the wart/verruca come back?

Yes — because they are caused by a virus. Cryotherapy significantly reduces recurrence.

Is it safe for children?

We treat children 12+. Younger children may need GP/dermatology referral.

Book Your Appointment

To arrange your consultation or ask a question, contact Square Pharmacy:

• Phone: [ 01473 727 973]

• Visit: Square Pharmacy, Ipswich

• Walk‑ins welcome (subject to availability)

• Online via faces consent