Dermatological Surgery
Dermatologic surgery is the treatment of medically necessary and cosmetic skin, nail, and hair conditions by various surgical methods.
Dermatologists at Southface Dermatology are trained in advanced dermatologic surgery procedures.
What is dermatological surgery used for?
Surgery is essential for the removal of skin cancers and suspected skin cancers. We also specialise in the removal of cysts, lipomas and moles for cosmetic reasons.
Mohs micrographic surgery is used to remove some facial skin cancers, especially if their margins are unclear or they are recurrent lesions.
Surgery is also used to remove benign growths that are causing a nuisance or are unsightly, such as moles, tags and seborrhoeic warts.
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