Surgical
Procedures
Facial Surgery
Skin Lesions/Skin Care
Dr Dabb was the first plastic surgeon in the region to have an
on-site skin care center. In addition to diagnosing and treating
skin lesions the Center provides the highest quality of preventive
skin care.
To learn more about the skin care service we provide visit the
Aesthetician and Skin Care Services - Face-to-Face section of
our site - go
to Face-to-Face
Skin Lesions
Skin lesions ranging from simple keratoses to the various forms
of skin cancers.
Examples
of Skin Lesions |
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Melanoma |
Basal Cell Carcinoma |
Post-excision |
Diagnosis and Procedures
- Lesions are evaluated by the surgeons by direct inspection,
digital photography, and ultraviolet photography. These lesions
may be fulgarated (removed with electric needle), excised,
or treated with Co2 laser ablation with the Sharplan Feathertouch
laser.
Treatment
- Frequently, the treatment of these lesions can be provided
at the time of the initial consultation. Sometimes, however, this
cannot be facilitated to allow for the proper medical management
of the patient prior to such a treatment. Specimens that are excised
will be reviewed by board-certified pathologists and results will
be available in approximately one week.
Preparation Prior to Visit -
If a patient desires treatment at the time of the initial contact,
a careful discussion of present medications should be given at
the time of booking the consult. Usually, all medications that
effect bleeding (aspirin, Motrin, Vit E and supplements)
should be discontinued 2 weeks prior to treatment.
Skin Care After Lesion Treatment
After treatment a significant degree of attention has to be placed
on proper skin care in an attempt to avoid future surgical treatment.
In collaboration with Dr. Dabb, our Aesthetician
will create an appropriate skin care solution tailored to each
patient special needs.
