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 SERVICES
 An integral part of the functions of the Department of Dermatology at AUBMC is to offer several relevant medical services similar to those available in major centers in Europe and the USA.
Dermatopathology
Skin biopsies are processed and interpreted in the department. A fully qualified dermatopathologist, trained in the USA, reads and reports on the pathologic findings.
The dermatopathology service is an extension of the department where all types of sophisticated and recent tests and investigations are performed.
Dermatopathologic interpretation and reporting are also open to skin biopsies sent from all over the country and the region, as well.
Phototherapy
Phototherapy consists of exposing the skin to ultraviolet (UV) light with or without the intake or application of medications. This modality of treatment is currently very popular and is indicated for many diseases of the skin. Special UV chambers and contact phototherapy units are available at the department. These units are the most modern and represent the state-of-the-art ones. UVA, UVB and narrow-band UVB treatments are administered. The procedure is supervised by a trained nurse and a member of the staff. The equipment is regularly checked and calibrated by medical engineering personnel.
Laser Therapy
This therapeutic modality has become en vogue in recent years, and lasers constitute an essential armamentarium of any modern hospital. The department is equipped with the most up-to-date units for laser therapy. A hair epilation laser, a vascular laser and a CO2–pulse laser for skin resurfacing are on hand. The procedures are performed by qualified members of the staff who have had special training in the art.
Routine Procedures
Routine procedures performed by the staff include:
- cryotherapy
- electrosurgery
- derminjection treatment
- patch testing
- sclerotherapy
Special Procedures
The following special procedures in dermatological surgery and cosmetic dermatology are performed by specialty trained members of the staff:
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Dermatological Surgery
- Regular and reconstructive surgery
- Moh’s surgery
- Laser resurfacing
- Laser ablation of vascular lesions
- Dermabrasion
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Cosmetic Dermatology
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Hair Epilation
- Electrolysis
- Laser epilation
- Chemical peels
- Hair transplants
- Liposuction
- Lipofilling
In essence, the Department of Dermatology at AUBMC is involved in administering highly qualified professional in medical care and services comparable to those rendered by highly specialized medical centers in Europe and the USA.
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