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Skin concern

Skin tags, sun spots and lesions

Skin tags, age spots, sun spots, cherry angiomas, milia and other benign growths are harmless — but they're persistent, and many people simply want them gone. Cosmetic cryotherapy removes them quickly and precisely, with the treated lesion shedding away over a week or two to leave clearer skin.

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Skin tag removal on the eyelid before and after with cryotherapy by Lorraine — skin tag gone two weeks later, Gold Coast
A real client of Lorraine's — a skin tag on the eyelid, gone two weeks after cryotherapy.

Harmless, but you'd rather not see them

Most of the small lumps, tags and spots that appear on our skin as we age are completely benign. Your GP may well have looked at them and said "it's nothing to worry about." But harmless doesn't mean welcome — a skin tag that catches on jewellery, age spots scattered across the cheeks, a cherry angioma on the décolletage, or milia that won't budge can all keep drawing your eye in the mirror.

Cosmetic cryotherapy is made for exactly this: removing benign cosmetic lesions cleanly, without cutting or stitches. A precise burst of very cold gas freezes the lesion, which then sheds away naturally over the following 7–14 days. Read the full cryotherapy treatment page for how it works step by step.

The lesions Lorraine treats

  • Skin tags — on the face, neck, underarms, eyelids and body.
  • Age spots and sun spots (solar lentigines) — flat brown pigmentation from sun exposure.
  • Cherry angiomas — small raised red dots that appear with age.
  • Milia — small white surface bumps.
  • Seborrhoeic keratoses — waxy, raised brown growths.
  • Small verrucas and warts — assessed case by case.
What causes it

Why these spots and tags appear

Most benign lesions are a normal part of skin ageing and sun exposure. Knowing what they are helps Lorraine treat them safely — and know when to send you to a doctor instead.

Sun exposure over the years

Decades of UV exposure — unavoidable in Australia — drive age spots and sun spots (solar lentigines), flat brown patches that build up on the face, hands, chest and shoulders. They are the single most common pigmentation concern Lorraine sees.

Friction and skin folds

Skin tags tend to form where skin rubs against skin or clothing — the neck, underarms, eyelids and bra line. They're harmless but can catch, snag and irritate, which is why so many people want them gone.

Natural ageing of the skin

Cherry angiomas (small red dots), seborrhoeic keratoses (waxy brown growths) and milia all become more common with age as the skin changes. None are dangerous, but they can multiply over time.

When it is NOT just cosmetic

Some spots need a doctor, not a cosmetic treatment. Any mole or lesion that is changing in size, shape or colour, that bleeds, itches persistently, or simply looks different from your others, should be assessed by your GP. Lorraine refers anything suspicious before considering treatment.

How we treat this

How cryotherapy removes them

Lorraine's treatment for benign skin lesions is cosmetic cryotherapy — fast, precise, and well suited to the face and delicate areas.

1. Safety check first. Lorraine confirms each lesion is a benign cosmetic lesion suitable for treatment. Anything that looks like it needs medical assessment is referred to your GP before anything else — cryotherapy is never a substitute for a proper check-up of a suspicious spot.

2. A few seconds of controlled cold. A precise burst of very cold gas is applied directly to the lesion, freezing the targeted cells. No cutting, no stitches, no anaesthetic needed. Multiple lesions are handled in one short visit.

3. Natural shedding. Over the next 7–14 days the lesion darkens, scabs and sheds away on its own, revealing clearer skin. Larger lesions sometimes need a second freeze a few weeks later.

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Cryotherapy lesion removal healing stages — before, day 7, day 14 and after, showing a lesion shedding to clearer skin, by Lorraine Gold Coast
What to expect

What to expect, step by step

  1. Consultation and safety check

    Lorraine reviews each lesion you'd like treated and confirms it's benign and suitable for cryotherapy. Anything suspicious is referred to your GP first. A consultation is $50 and lets her give you an accurate quote.

  2. The treatment (15–30 minutes)

    A controlled burst of cold gas is applied to each lesion for a few seconds. Most clients describe a brief cold sting. Several lesions can be treated in one short visit, with no anaesthetic and no downtime.

  3. The first few days

    Treated lesions may darken, redden and scab — exactly what should happen. Keep the area clean and leave it alone; don't pick. Lorraine provides simple aftercare guidance.

  4. Shedding over 7–14 days

    The lesion lifts and sheds away naturally, revealing clearer skin. A small patch of temporarily lighter skin can appear and usually settles over the following weeks to months.

  5. Optional touch-up

    Larger or stubborn lesions sometimes need a second freeze. If so, a 4–6 week touch-up is $100, booked separately. Many lesions clear fully in one treatment.

Real results

Real lesion-removal results

Real clients of Lorraine's, used with permission, across different lesion types. Click any image to see it full-size.

Age spot removal before and after one cryotherapy treatment on the cheek by Lorraine, Gold Coast Raised benign spot removal before and after with cryotherapy by Lorraine, Gold Coast Seborrhoeic keratosis removal before and after with cryotherapy by Lorraine, Gold Coast Facial sun spots and age spots removal before and after with cryotherapy by Lorraine, Gold Coast
FAQs

Common questions about skin tags and lesions

Will the lesion come back?

Usually not the same one — once a lesion is treated and sheds, it's gone. But your skin can produce new lesions over time, particularly skin tags and sun spots driven by ongoing sun exposure. Daily SPF helps slow new pigmentation from forming.

Will there be a scar?

Cryotherapy is generally low-risk for scarring on superficial cosmetic lesions. The most common after-effect is a small patch of temporarily lighter skin (hypopigmentation) at the site, which usually resolves over weeks to months.

Do you treat moles?

No. Any pigmented mole, anything changing in shape, size or colour, or anything you're unsure about is referred back to your GP for medical assessment before any treatment is considered. Lorraine treats only clearly benign cosmetic lesions — cryotherapy is never a substitute for a proper medical check.

Can you remove skin tags on my eyelids?

Yes — cryotherapy is precise enough to treat skin tags on and around the eyelids, one of the areas clients most often ask about. Lorraine takes extra care near the eye and confirms suitability at consultation.

How much does it cost?

A consultation is $50. Lesion removal starts from $300, with an optional 4–6 week touch-up at $100 if a second freeze is needed. Final pricing depends on how many lesions are treated and their size and type, confirmed at consultation. Each appointment is booked and paid on its own — no packages.

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A relaxed conversation about your concerns and what would suit you best — no commitment.

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