FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CryoSpray Ablation therapy?
Cryo means freezing and ablation means removing. So, CryoSpray Ablation therapy, or Spray Cryotherapy, removes unwanted tissue by freezing it with a spray of liquid nitrogen. Liquid nitrogen is extremely cold and freezes tissue very quickly. This "spray" therapy is versatile because it doesn’t require a device to directly contact the unwanted tissue. CryoSpray Ablation therapy is unique in its ability to treat tissue of many shapes and sizes.
Cryotherapy in general has been used since the 1950s and is a proven technology that has been used to effectively treat skin, breast, liver, cervical, prostate and lung tissue.
How does Spray Cryotherapy therapy remove unwanted tissue?
Using the CryoSpray Ablation System, your doctor will spray liquid nitrogen on the unwanted tissue to freeze and destroy it. The target area will be frozen and thawed for a period of time as determined by your doctor. The freeze-thaw cycle is typically repeated several times. Following treatment, the frozen tissue dies and sloughs (falls) off allowing new tissue to regenerate in its place.
Have other patients chosen Spray Cryotherapy?
Yes. Over two thousand procedures have been performed. This therapy is offered at over sixty medical centers across the country.
Is the procedure covered by my insurance?
CryoSpray Ablation therapy is reimbursed by Medicare and Medicaid and covered by most commercial insurance carriers. However, please check with your insurance company for specific details about your plan.
I agree with my doctor's recommendation to use Spray Cryotherapy for me. What now?
Now your doctor will schedule your appointment and give you detailed instructions on what to do the day before the treatment to prepare. Remember that you’ll need someone to bring you home from the hospital after this procedure. Although it depends on the treatment application, the good news is that most people resume eating the same day and normal activities the next day! How cool is that?
