Dermatologic surgery is the treatment of medically necessary and cosmetic skin, nail and hair conditions by various surgical methods. It is also called dermatological surgery

A surgeon may reduce the size of a scar; reposition a scar to a less visible area; or smooth the contours of the skin & other soft tissues to correct sunken or dimpled scars

Surgery is essential for the removal of skin cancers and suspected skin cancers, including melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, many basal cell carcinomas and rare skin tumours

Interferon (by injection), topical imiquimod therapy (a cream applied to the skin) and fluorouracil (5-FU) may be used to treat some skin cancers

Mapping utilises the following proven tools to assist in both the diagnosis and monitoring of moles including dermoscopy, sequential monitoring of suspect moles and total body photography

Some moles, lumps & bumps can be life threatening if not found, diagnosed & treated early so it’s important to get anything you’re worried about checked out fast

Dermatoscopy is a tool used– an illuminated magnification device to look at patterns in moles, pigment marks & other skin lesions to look for clues to make a more accurate diagnosis