
Kenneth R. Meisler, D.P.M.
Rocco V. Sellitto, D.P.M.
Stephanie Hochman, D.P.M.
Karen Silver, D.P.M.
Christopher Minacapilli, D.P.M.
Martin Wendelken, D.P.M.
New York, NY 10028

Kenneth R. Meisler, D.P.M.
Rocco V. Sellitto, D.P.M.
Stephanie Hochman, D.P.M.
Karen Silver, D.P.M.
Christopher Minacapilli, D.P.M.
Martin Wendelken, D.P.M.

Our team of podiatric specialists and staff strive to improve the overall health of our patients by focusing on preventing, diagnosing and treating conditions associated with your feet. To learn more about podiatric problems and treatments, please download brochures from our library, provided by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS). If you have questions or need to schedule an appointment, please feel free to contact us.
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Cryotherapy is a standard treatment for warts that uses a very cold substance (usually liquid nitrogen) to freeze and deaden the tissue. Cryotherapy can be done in a doctor's office and takes less than a minute.
During the procedure, the doctor applies the liquid nitrogen to the wart using a probe or a cotton swab. Liquid nitrogen can also be sprayed directly on the wart. The freezing liquid can cause discomfort or pain, which is why a numbing drug (local anesthetic) is sometimes used.
Most cryotherapy treatment requires return visits to ensure that the wart is completely removed.
Studies show that cryotherapy is successful about two-thirds of the time, and when combined with salicylic acid treatment, up to 78% of the time.