The aim of Cryosurgey is to destroy unwanted tissue by freezing it several times. Cryosurgery is in effect controlled frostbite.
In the case of Squamous Cell Carcinomas that are a result
of sun damage we need to remember that because there has
been enough exposure to the sun to trigger the cancer to
develop, it is not uncommon to have more carcinomas develop
later on.
The earlier we can treat them with Cryosurgery the easier
it is to get a satisfactory response.
After cryosurgery your pet will be fairly sleepy. The wound
will look angry for the next few weeks. This is normal.
A scab will develop over the Cryosurgery site. This will
then come away and will be replaced by another scab. This
process will occur several times. Finally all that will
remain is a nice healthy bed of scar tissue where the lesion
originally was.