Dermatosurgery, also known as dermatologic surgery or dermatological surgery, is a specialized branch of dermatology that focuses on the surgical management of various skin conditions, lesions, tumors, and cosmetic concerns. Dermatologists who specialize in dermatosurgery are trained to perform a wide range of surgical procedures aimed at diagnosing, treating, and improving the appearance of the skin, hair, nails, and underlying tissues.
Skin grafts involve transplanting skin from one area of the body to another, commonly used to treat large wounds, burns, and skin defects after tumor removal.
Dermatosurgeons can perform procedures to minimize the appearance of scars, such as surgical scar excision, laser therapy, or dermal fillers.
Surgical procedures on the nails are performed to treat conditions like ingrown nails, nail tumors, and nail bed infections.
Dermatologists use precise surgical techniques to remove benign and malignant skin growths, cysts, moles, and lesions. The goal is to achieve complete removal while minimizing scarring.