DERMASURGERY What Is Dermatologic Surgery? - Who Is a Dermatologic Surgeon? - Why Choose a Dermatologic Surgeon? - What Causes Surgical Skin Problems? - Why Consider Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery? - Choosing a Dermatologic Surgeon - Overview of Popular Treatments What Is Dermatologic Surgery? To begin with, everything dermatologic relates to the skin in health and disease. Your skin is the largest and most visible single organ in your body, providing your tissues, bones and organs with a natural suit of armor. Your skin is also a window to your overall health, as well as the first part of your body to show the noticeable signs of aging and sun damage. Dermatologic Surgery deals with the diagnosis and treatment of medically necessary and cosmetic conditions of the skin, hair, nails, veins, mucous membranes and adjacent tissues by various surgical, reconstructive, cosmetic and non-surgical methods. The purpose of dermatologic surgery is to repair and/or improve the function and cosmetic appearance of skin tissue. Thanks to research breakthroughs, clinical advances and instrumentation innovations pioneered by skin surgery experts, the majority of dermatologic surgeries is now minimally invasive and requires only local or regional anesthesia. This translates into superior patient safety while reducing the all-important "downtime" and recovery period. In addition, new developments and the latest techniques are constantly enhancing the results of many established skin surgery procedures. Examples of dermatologic surgery procedures include anti-aging treatments, injectable and implantable soft tissue fillers, botulinum toxin treatments, correction of acne scarring, chemical peeling, tumescent liposuction, vein therapy, hair restoration, laser surgery, skin cancer treatment, and reconstructive flaps and grafts. Who Is a Dermatologic Surgeon? Dermatologic surgeons are physicians who have unique qualifications and experience in the use of a wide variety of surgical and non-surgical methods of treating the skin and preventing skin problems. Moreover, they are the "masters of your appearance," helping you to look good and feel good at any stage in life. After completing medical school and a year of internship, a dermatologic surgeon receives specialized education in the form of at least three years of residency training in an accredited program that includes a core curriculum in the therapeutic, reconstructive and cosmetic treatment of skin conditions. NEXT