Dermatologic Surgery
Skin problems vary considerably in severity and appearance. Most can be removed or improved with a minimum of pain and risk in Dr. Miller's office.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), there are four reasons for performing skin surgery:
- to establish a definite diagnosis with a skin biopsy
- to prevent or provide early control of disease
- to improve the skin's appearance by removing growths, discolorations, or damaged skin caused by aging, sunlight or disease
- cosmetic skin improvement
- Curettage & electrodesiccation involve scraping away suspicious or unwanted tissue with a sharp surgical instrument called a curette. An electrosurgical unit may then be used to stop bleeding and remove a zone of normal tissue
- Surgical excision involves cutting into the skin, removing the growth, and then closing the wound with stitches.
- Biopsy means to remove a small piece of the skin for examination under the microscope and diagnosis.
- Cryosurgery involves the use of a machine that sprays liquid nitrogen directly onto the skin, or contacts the skin with an instrument, which freezes the tissue to be destroyed. Freezing can destroy cancer cells, and wound healing will occur with minimal scarring.
- Topical chemotherapy involves the application of a chemical, 5-fluorouracil, which destroys precancerous growths and sometimes cancerous tissue.
- Services Available
- >> Acne
- >> Aging skin
- >> Allergic conditions
- >> Hair and nail disorders
- >> Hyperhidrosis / Sweating
- >> Psoriasis
- >> Retail Products
- >> Skin Cancer
- >> Warts & benign tumors
- >> Other skin disorders
Articles
- DON'T FRY DAY IS COMINGMay 19, 2010 5:07 AM - To help reduce rising rates of skin cancer from overexposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday before Memorial Day, May 28, 2010, as “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness and to remind everyone to protect their skin while enjoying the outdoors. >> Read More
- MAY IS SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTHMay 11, 2010 5:19 AM - Skin Cancer Now Afflicts More Americans Than All Other Cancers Combined. >> Read More
- 7th ANNUAL TREK AGAINST SKIN CANCERApr 22, 2010 4:45 AM - The 7th Annual Bob Cooke Memorial Trek Against Skin Cancer will take place at 2:00 pm on Sunday, May 23, 2010 at the Lisman Landing Marina in Milford, CT >> Read More
- ENJOY OUR WIRELESS NETWORKApr 17, 2010 6:43 AM - Patients now have access to their email and the world wide web while visiting the office of Debra R Miller MD LLC. >> Read More
- APRIL IS ROSACEA AWARENESS MONTHApr 12, 2010 7:59 AM - The National Rosacea Society (NRS) has designated April as Rosacea Awareness Month to alert the public to the signs and symptoms of this chronic and conspicuous facial condition and to emphasize the importance of seeking medical help. >> Read More