Cosmetic Dermatology Unit
Posted by Xanit Internacional Xanit Internacional | Posted in Pediatrics | Posted on 27-05-2016
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Nowadays caring for our personal appearance is important for the mayority of people. Our social relationships and those in the workplace improve if we are satisfied with our image. The first step is to care for our skin. Within our Cosmetic Dermatology Unit we have specialised professionals who can offer patients the most up-to-date treatments for cutaneous care. We offer the most advanced treatments for improving the state of the skin, for correcting blemishes, wrinkles, loose skin, and varicose veins, amongst other dermatological afflictions.
Today, in our Health Experts forum, we shall be interviewing Dr. Enrique Herrera Acosta, Head of the Dermatology Unit at Vithas Xanit International Hospital, who shall be explaining the importance of our personal appearance, and the most effective treatments for caring for the skin.
What does Cosmetic Dermatology consist of?
Cosmetic Dermatology is a sub-speciality dedicated to the care and maintenance of the skin. Using the different techniques the skin can be improved and maintained in optimun condition.
What treatments are offered in this unit?
Laser treatments to eliminate corporal vascular lesions such as varicose veins; Pulsating light treatments which can treat alterations in pigmentation caused by the sun; treatments for improving the quality of the skin; the use of hyaluronic acid for plumping up the face and removing wrinkles. Furthermore, the unit also offers treatments for treating facial sagging, for reducing frown lines, and to remove stretch marks, celulitis, or localised adiposities.
How can we correct blemishes on the skin?
There are many types of blemishes, therefore it is very important that the doctor adequately evaluates the lesion, and establishes the correct form of follow-up treatment. Treatments using IPL or chemical peles are the most successful, in order to obtain adequate pigmentation removal from the skin.
Apart from surgery, which other treatments exist for eliminating varicose veins?
Vascular sclerosis is the techniques most used for any varicose veins which do not require surgery, which is usually the case. The combination of foam sclerosis with the vascular laser is the most effective form of treatment.
Which are the most common dermatological afflictions seen in the consultation room?
In Clinical Dermatology the most frequently seen conditions are; eczema, acne, alopecia, and anything related to skin cancer or precancerous lesions on the skin. The Unit counts upon professionals who are specialised in the treatment of skin cancer, as well as the diagnosis of this pathology. The unit is renowned for the use of Mohs micrographic surgery.