Dermatology
Consultant Dermatosurgeon
About this specialty
A consultant dermatosurgeon is a skin surgeon who diagnoses skin diseases and performs surgical and cosmetic procedures to remove lesions, tumors, and scars safely.
What they do: They examine and biopsy suspicious skin growths, surgically remove benign and malignant lesions, and offer procedures to improve scars and skin appearance.
Common conditions treated
- skin cancer
- suspicious moles
- cysts and benign tumors
- warts and unwanted growths
- non-healing skin ulcers
- troublesome scars after injury or surgery
When to visit
- new or changing skin lumps or moles
- non-healing or recurrent skin ulcers
- desire to remove benign or malignant skin growths
- concern about noticeable scars or skin irregularities
- inadequate response to medical treatment for a skin lesion
Treatment methods
- clinical skin examination
- skin biopsy for diagnosis
- surgical excision of lesions
- scar revision and resurfacing procedures
- wound care and scar management advice
- regular follow-up and preventive skin checks
Questions worth asking
Take these to your appointment.
- 1Is this skin lesion benign or could it be cancerous?
- 2What biopsy or tests do I need before removing this lesion?
- 3What treatment options are available and which do you recommend for me?
- 4What kind of scar or mark might remain after surgery?
- 5How should I care for the wound and prevent future skin problems?
Doctors in Consultant Dermatosurgeon
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