Cutaneous Surgery: Treatments, Conditions & Procedures
Cutaneous surgery (dermatologic surgery) treats skin conditions medically and aesthetically.
Medical Indications
- Skin cancers: basal/squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma
- Precancerous lesions: actinic keratosis, Bowen's disease
- Infections: abscesses, cysts, boils
- Benign growths: moles, skin tags, warts
- Scar revision and reconstruction
Aesthetic (Cosmetic) Procedures
- Facelift (rhytidectomy)
- Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)
- Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping)
- Otoplasty (ear correction)
- Body contouring: liposuction, abdominoplasty, thigh lift
Practitioners
Performed by dermatologists with specialized surgical training (medical school, dermatology residency, cutaneous surgery fellowship).
Goal: effectively treat pathology, remove unwanted lesions, optimize skin health and appearance.
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