Freezing treatment, quick and simple.
Cryotherapy freezes some skin spots, such as sunspots and warts, in a quick appointment. The consultation is bulk billed for eligible patients, and a fee may apply.
Good to know before you book.
Quick to do
Treatment takes a few seconds per spot.
Some spots need more than one treatment.
Book an appointment (opens HotDoc in a new tab)Not for every spot
Suspicious spots should be checked and may need a biopsy instead.
Your GP will check each spot first.
Skin cancer checksA fee may apply
Reception will tell you the cost before treatment.
The consultation is bulk billed for eligible patients.
Call for a quoteBulk billed consultations
GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Where a fee applies, reception will tell you before your appointment.
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Find the care that fits.
Choose a topic to see what is involved, the questions people ask most, and how to book.
What freezing can treat.
Cryotherapy uses extreme cold to destroy some types of skin spots, such as solar keratoses (sunspots), warts and some other non-cancerous lesions. It is not used for spots that might be melanoma or other skin cancers that need a biopsy.
Your GP will examine each spot first and recommend the right treatment.
- Book an appointment
- Talk it through with your GP
- Tests, treatment or referral if needed
- Follow-up and review
Does it hurt?
It stings during treatment and for a short time after, like a burn.
How many treatments?
Some spots clear with one; others need repeat treatments a few weeks apart.
What to expect afterwards.
The area usually becomes red, may blister, then forms a scab that falls off within one to three weeks. Keep it clean, do not pick it, and protect it from the sun.
Some lighter or darker marks can remain afterwards.
- Book an appointment
- Talk it through with your GP
- Tests, treatment or referral if needed
- Follow-up and review
Can I cover it?
Yes, a simple dressing is fine if it rubs.
When should I come back?
If it looks infected, or the spot has not cleared when expected.
The numbers worth knowing.
Key facts about screening and care, at a glance.
What is due at your age?
Australia's screening programs start at different ages and run on different timeframes. Move the slider to see what generally applies.
40years
General information about Australian programs, not a personal plan. Talk it through with your GP.
Everyone involved, around you.
Your care can involve more than one person. Choose a part of your care team to see how it fits together.
Your GPs.
Any of our GPs can help. These GPs list related areas among their interests. All are bulk billing GPs for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Skin checks, skin cancer medicine and minor skin surgery. Accredited with the Skin Cancer College of Australasia.
Book with this GP (opens HotDoc in a new tab)Emergency medicine background, skin cancer checks, chronic disease and minor procedures.
Book with this GP (opens HotDoc in a new tab)Acute and chronic disease management, and skin checks.
Book with this GP (opens HotDoc in a new tab)Chronic disease, skin health, and women's, men's and children's health.
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Make the most of your appointment.
A little preparation gives you and your GP more time for what matters to you.
What to bring
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What your care will cost.
GP consultations are bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card. Where a fee applies, reception will tell you before your appointment.
Bulk billed
GP consultations
GP consultations for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.
Fee may apply
Some items and procedures
Some consumables, devices and privately purchased items. Reception will tell you first.
Set by the provider
Other providers
Pathology, imaging, allied health and specialists set their own fees.
If things change between visits.
- Getting worse?(02) 6543 8424Call reception and tell them things have changed, so you can be seen at the right time.
- When we are closed1800 022 222healthdirect, for health advice any time of day or night. Poisons Information Centre is on 13 11 26.
- In an emergency000Bleeding after a procedure that does not stop with 15 minutes of firm pressure. The nearest emergency departments are at Muswellbrook and Scone hospitals.
Signs that need urgent help
- Bleeding after a procedure that does not stop with 15 minutes of firm pressure
- Spreading redness, swelling, pus or fever around a wound or procedure site
- Chest pain, fainting or sudden breathlessness
- A severe allergic reaction: swelling of the face or tongue, or trouble breathing
Is it bulk billed?
The consultation is bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card. A fee may apply, and reception will tell you first.
Is cryotherapy bulk billed?
The consultation is bulk billed for eligible patients. A fee may apply, quoted first.
Does it leave a scar?
Usually not, though some lighter or darker marks can remain.
Can it treat skin cancer?
Suspicious spots need assessment and often a biopsy. Your GP will advise.
Are you accepting new patients?
Yes. Aberdeen Surgery is currently accepting new patients. Book online any hour through HotDoc or call (02) 6543 8424.
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Related reading and services.
- Skin cancer checksService
- Biopsies and minor excisionsService
- Wound and dressing careService
- ECGService
- Our teamMeet the GPs
- All services37 services on Segenhoe Street
This page is general health information. It is not advice about your own situation and does not replace a consultation with your doctor. In an emergency, call 000.
Cryotherapy, close to home.
Book online any hour, or call reception from 8:00am, Monday to Friday. Bulk billed for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card.