Dermatosurgery deals with the diagnosis and treatment of 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 the skin tissue.
The first thing to remember is that cosmetic procedures are still medical procedures.
It’s a popular misconception that dermatosurgery procedures are easy to perform and totally risk-free. Be informed that there are associated side effects – such as burns, infections, scars and pigmentation disorders – if they are conducted by untrained, unqualified practitioners. Hence, it is always good to do your homework and choose an experienced and qualified doctor to perform a cosmetic medical procedure.
Alovia clinic offers minimally invasive procedures to address your skin-related issues under the supervision of qualified dermatologists. Reach out to us to chalk out a customized treatment plan for you.
Wart Removal
Warts are caused by extra cell growth triggered by human papillomavirus (HPV). Warts are non-cancerous and are commonly found on hands and feet, but they can also occur on the face, knees, and genital areas.
Warts are contagious and the virus can easily transmit when a person comes in direct contact with a person having warts.
Warts differ in shape, size, and color. It is better to get in touch with your doctor who can correctly identify the type of warts and send the sample for biopsy to start the right course of treatment. If left untreated, warts can turn painful and lead to further complications in some cases, like cancer and disfigurement.
Warts can be treated in multiple ways depending on the severity and extent of the infection. Some of the treatments include
- Wart removal under specialist care
- Cryotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Laser treatment
- Topical treatment
Some of these treatments may have minor side effects.
An expert dermatologist will guide you through proper treatment as per the severity of your infection. Experts at Alovia have the knowledge and experience to help you in getting rid of warts.
Cryosurgery
Cryosurgery or Cryoablation is a directed treatment towards a specific body part using an extremely cold agent like liquid nitrogen, or liquid nitrous oxide, or argon gas. The basic premise of cryosurgery is freezing the affected tissues causing the cells in the area to die, thus stopping further damage.
Cryosurgery is used to treat skin tumors, warts, and actinic keratosis. There are many other ways Cryosurgery can be used, especially for tumor treatments.
There are two types of Cryosurgery: internal, and external.
External cryosurgery is usually skin-related. After the treatment, the affected tissues die and new cells grow to replace them.
Cryosurgery is a minimally invasive and comparatively very less painful procedure. In very rare cases, you may have to stay overnight, otherwise, the recovery time is very less.
Cryosurgery is done with the help of cryoprobes. However, it should be done by an expert who can help by understanding your medical history/conditions and chalk out a treatment plan specific to you.
Alovia clinic is fully equipped to handle cryosurgery and has experts who can help you in making the right choices for your treatment.
Nail removal & Inclusion
There are times when your nail gets damaged that surgical intervention is required. It could be due to fungal infections, nail tumors, external trauma, or ingrowth of nails.
Nail removal should be done under proper medical care. The recovery time is dependent on the extent of damage and the process of salvage. Your doctor will prescribe ointments to expedite the healing of the remnant wound after the surgery.
Nail removal surgery has minor risks associated with it during the recovery period, like pain (which can be managed with medicines), infections in the wound (which can be managed with the help of oral medicines or ointments), and in some cases abnormal nail growth. But none of these is life-threatening. However, it is always a good idea to let your doctor know of any prior medical conditions that you have. For example, diabetic patients may take a longer time to recover.
The Alovia experts have the right expertise to conduct nail removal and counsel properly during your recovery time. Reach out to us to know more about our treatment plans.
Skin Biopsies
Skin biopsy is a medical procedure where a part of skin tissue is removed to be examined in the laboratory to understand the reason for the skin-related issue like the possibility of skin cancer, unexplained mole growth, skin tags, warts, extreme inflammatory skin conditions, etc.
There are 3 types of biopsies: Shave biopsy, punch biopsy, excisional biopsy. Your doctor will choose to conduct the right biopsy depending on the location and size of the skin problem area.
A skin biopsy is a very safe procedure. Minor complications like bleeding, bruising, or scarring may occur in rare cases, or if the biopsy tissue sample is taken by a less experienced person. However, these can be easily managed with proper medication.
There is no preparation involved as such for biopsy, just follow your doctor’s instructions and inform him/her about any allergies that you may have or taking some medication. Once the sample is taken, the doctor will guide you about the care procedure of the tissue area depending on the kind of biopsy done.
The results of the biopsy may take days or weeks depending on the laboratory.
At Alovia, we conduct biopsies safely following strict hygiene protocols. Call us to understand more on the subject and our team will assist you.
Skin Tag Removal
Skin tags, also known as acrochordons, are perhaps one of the most common skin conditions affecting people across the world. It is a non-cancerous growth of skin, mostly in the folds, where the skin is loose. Skin tag growths are loose collagen fibers that become lodged inside thicker areas of the skin. A typical skin tag is a flesh-colored tissue attached to your skin with a thin stem.
Skin tags are harmless and painless, but definitely not good to look at. There may be times, they may get cut and turn into rashes due to abrasion from clothes, jewelry, etc, and that is painful.
Minor skin tags can be treated with over-the-counter medicines, but in some cases, a doctor’s intervention is required. The doctor can snip it off, or use cryosurgery, or burn it using electric current. Do not be scared, these are perfectly safe and easy procedures, provided they are done by the experts. Alovia clinic has the right equipment and a team of expert dermatologists who perform skin tag removal in a safe and comfortable environment.
Cyst Removal
Skin cysts are variable-sized sacs that are filled with dead skin cells, bacteria, and/or pus caused by clogging of pores. They can grow larger by trapping more skin cells if left untreated. It feels like a tight knot under your skin which may turn tender and red if infected.
There are 3 main types of skin cysts.
- Pilar cyst
- Sebaceous cyst
- Digital Mucous Cyst
Rampant acne can result in pustular cysts that need immediate attention. If cysts get infected, they can damage your skin further, leaving behind bad scars. While there are many home remedies and DIY kits available in the market, it is best to seek proper medical help and get cysts removed before they can cause further damage. In any case, do not pick, rub or squeeze at the cyst. You will be causing more harm to your skin.
Most cysts are benign and non-cancerous, however, in some cases, the doctor may send your skin tissue for biopsy if they think it is required to probe the matter further.
A typical course of treatment for cyst removal is:
- Injecting medicines
- Cyst lancing - Incision and drainage
- Minor surgery
Alovia clinic has the facility to conduct all these in clean and safe surroundings under the expert guidance of renowned dermatologists.