What is Dermatologic Surgery and Skin Cancer Surgery?

Our dermatologic surgeons are specialists trained and experienced in the surgical removal of skin tumors and growths.

 

Using a variety of techniques, dermatologic surgeons diagnose and treat conditions of the skin, hair, nails, veins, mucous membranes and genitalia. Our specialists treat a wide range of conditions with an equally wide range of techniques.

What We Treat

  • Cancerous Growth

    Cancerous growths, such as basal cell cancer, squamous cell cancer and melanoma, may be treated by surgical excision, Mohs surgery, or electrodessication.

  • Warts and Lesions

    Warts and precancerous lesions are typically treated by electrosurgical destruction, freezing with liquid nitrogen or chemical acid peeling of the skin.

  • Cysts and Moles

    Cysts and moles are removed surgically, sometimes requiring suture repair of the wound.

  • Wrinkles and Age Spots

    Wrinkles and age spots related to aging and sun-damaged skin may be treated with liquid nitrogen and chemical peels.

Mohs Micrographic Surgery

This approach delivers the highest rate of cure of any surgical procedure for the treatment of skin cancer. It minimizes the amount of healthy tissue lost and maximizes the functional and cosmetic outcome of the surgery.

 

Our Surgery Centers all are staffed by surgeons specially trained in Mohs Micrographic Surgery who have collectively performed thousands of Mohs procedures. In addition to serving our own patients, our surgeons welcome referrals for Mohs treatment from many other area dermatologists as well as general physicians.

A female dermatologist examining a mole on a male patient's back.
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Insurance Considerations

Treatment of skin cancer is considered to be medically necessary and is therefore covered by most health insurance plans. Please see our insurance list for a current listing of carriers with which we participate and for a description of our office financial policy.

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Our award-winning providers at Dermatology Specialists of Augusta deliver high-quality, compassionate medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatologic care. Whether you’re seeking treatment for a skin condition, considering a cosmetic procedure, or need expert surgical care, our team is here for you. 

 

Schedule your appointment with Dermatology Specialists of Augusta, and experience exceptional dermatological care.

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