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procedures
for a
short description of each
Dermatologic Procedures
- Chemical Peeling
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TCA, glycolic, SSA, Obagi and spanish peel
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indications: for pigmentation, acne,
wrinkles
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duration of procedure: depends on the
area to be treated
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after care: application of post-peel
medication and sunscreen
- Diamond Peeling
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indications: for acne scars, stretch
marks, pigmentation, blackheads
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duration of procedure: depends on the
area to be treated
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after care: application of post-peel
medication and sunscreen
- Botox Injection
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indications: for patients with facial
wrinkles, excessive sweating of palms and soles
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duration of procedure: 20-30 minutes
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after care: maintain head on upright
position for at least 3-4 hours
- Electrocautery of
warts, etc.
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indications: warts, seborrheic keratosis,
sebaceous hyperplasia, skin tags
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anesthesia: topical (EMLA)
(45 minutes)
or local injection
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duration of procedure: depends on the
number and areas to be treated
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after care: avoid lesions to get wet;
application of topical medications
- Intralesional
injection of acne, keloid, etc.
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indications: acne, keloid scars, chronic
eczemas, alopecia areata(balding of small areas)
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anesthesia: none
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duration of procedure: 10-15 minutes
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after care: keep lesions dry
- Acne Surgery
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indications: acne (pimples)
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anesthesia: none
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duration of procedure: 10-15 minutes
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after care: keep lesions dry;
application of topical medications
- Laser hair removal
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indications: removal of unwanted facial
and body hair
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anesthesia: topical (EMLA) (45 minutes)
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duration of procedure: 30 minutes
- Medical treatment
of hair loss/baldness
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indications: initial mode of treatment
for male pattern baldness, alopecia areata and other types of baldness
- Extraction of skin
lesions
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indications: milia, molluscum
contagiosum
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anesthesia: topical (EMLA)
(45 minutes)
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duration of procedure: 10-15 minutes
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after care: keep lesions dry;
application of topical antibiotics
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Excision of Syringoma
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indications: milia, molluscum
contagiosum
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anesthesia: topical (EMLA)
(45 minutes)
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duration of procedure: 10-15 minutes
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after care: keep lesions dry;
application of topical antibiotics
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Mesotherapy
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indications: for removal of unwanted
fats in small areas of the body; for toning of the face for younger
looking skin; for lifting of passive wrinkles
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anesthesia: none, topical (EMLA)
(45 minutes) or ice pack
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duration of procedure: depends on area
to be treated
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after care: avoid excessive sweating,
strenuous exercise for 24 hours after procedure
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