Dermatologic Surgery
A Craft of Precision and Clinical Expertise
Dermatologic Surgery is a medical specialty that combines expertise in dermatology and surgery. It focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions, including benign lesions such as cysts, lipomas, fibromas, and moles, as well as skin cancers, including basal cell carcinomas, squamous cell carcinomas, and melanomas, along with aesthetic concerns.
“ Expertise and Precision, Perfected with a Touch of Refinement ”
Dr Norpo, with her extensive training and experience, is dedicated to this specialty. Her practice is equipped with advanced technology and a skilled team, ensuring the highest level of care for outpatient surgical procedures.
These procedures are performed under local anesthesia, typically using Xylocaïne, which is injected to numb only the area being treated. An anesthetic cream is applied beforehand to ensure that the procedure is pain-free. Generally, the duration of each intervention ranges from 15 to 30 minutes.
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
A Targeted Treatment in Medical Dermatology
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an advanced therapeutic method used in dermatology to treat certain precancerous or cancerous skin conditions. This non-invasive technique combines the application of a photosensitizing agent with specific light activation, allowing for selective destruction of abnormal cells while preserving the surrounding healthy tissue.
It is important to understand that all surgeries leave scars. In the first few months following the procedure, the scar will be red and visible due to the normal inflammatory phase of healing. Over time, it will fade and lighten but will not disappear completely. To enhance the quality of the scar, it is crucial to follow the aftercare instructions provided by Dr Norpo or her team. Typically, scars resulting from mole removal are small and well-tolerated.
