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Dermatologic surgical procedure

Dermatologic surgical procedures are treatments aimed at managing a wide range of medically necessary and cosmetic conditions, with a long history dating back to ancient times. Medically necessary dermatologic surgical procedures include curettage and electrosurgery, and Mohs surgery for the treatment of skin cancer, as well as skin grafting for repairing damaged skin. Cosmetic dermatologic surgeries comprise anti-ageing procedures, and mole and scar removal surgeries. The former include Botulinum toxin treatments and face lifts, while the latter include shave excision and dermabrasion. Although all dermatologic surgical procedures require post-operative treatment and present common risks and complications, the future development of dermatologic surgical procedures involving the use of technology shows promising improvements in patient outcomes.

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• ▸Cordelia Fine
• ▸Buddy Johnson
• ▸Halfdan T. Mahler

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