Surgical Dermatology

Cyst removal is a procedure in which a fluid-filled sac under the skin is removed.

Cysts can develop anywhere on the body and may need to be removed if they become painful or infected.

Cryosurgery is a technique that uses extreme cold, usually liquid nitrogen, to destroy abnormal or diseased tissue, such as precancerous spots or warts.

It’s a quick and minimally invasive way to treat certain skin conditions.

Electrodessication and curettage is a procedure where Dr. Fahs uses a small electrical current to dry out and destroy abnormal tissue, often after scraping the area with a curette (a small, spoon-shaped instrument).

It's commonly used for removing early cancerous skin growths like basal or squamous cell carcinomas.

Excision is the surgical removal of tissue, such as a mole, tumor, or other skin growth.

It involves cutting out the affected area and stitching the skin back together, often used to remove suspicious cells.

Mole removal is the process of removing a mole from the skin, often for cosmetic reasons or if there’s a concern that it could be cancerous.

The mole is carefully excised, and the area is closed with stitches.

A skin biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of skin is removed for examination under a microscope.

It’s used to diagnose what's going on on your skin!

Skin cancer removal is the surgical procedure to remove cancerous skin cells, typically done when a melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, or squamous cell carcinoma is diagnosed.

The goal is to remove the cancerous tissue while preserving as much healthy skin as possible.

Skin tag removal involves removing small, soft growths of skin that hang off the body.

Skin tags are harmless but can be removed for cosmetic reasons or if they cause irritation.

Split earlobe repair is a surgical procedure used to fix torn or stretched earlobes, often caused by jewelry, trauma, or stretching.

The procedure helps restore the earlobe's appearance and function.