Dermatology
Westlake Dermatology is a Dermatology practice in Austin, TX
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating children and adults with benign and malignant skin, hair, nail diseases.
Dermatologists at Westlake Dermatology perform
medical diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, management of inflammatory skin disorders, and diagnosis of skin manifestations of systemic and infectious diseases. Dermatology is
a branch of medicine dedicated to diagnosing and treating dermal infections, diseases, and cosmetic disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Dermatology practices include acne, wrinkles, hair loss, moles, warts, canker sores, varicose veins, dermatitis, and skin cancers like melanoma.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Dermatology
practices include skin biopsies, chemical peels, cosmetic injections, hair removal, dermabrasion, skin grafts, and laser surgery.
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
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Dermatologic Surgery
Westlake Dermatology is a Dermatologic Surgery practice in Austin, TX
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in minimally invasive and surgical skin procedures.
Dermatologic Surgeons at Westlake Dermatology perform
medical procedures to improve the health and appearance of tissue. Dermatologic Surgery is
the use of non-surgical, cosmetic, surgical, and reconstructive procedures to treat hair, nail, and skin conditions. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Dermatologic Surgery practices include wrinkles, age spots, uneven skin tone, acne scars, cellulite, hair loss, as well as benign and cancerous tissue growths.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Dermatologic Surgery
practices include chemical peels, dermal fillers, vein therapies, laser surgeries, liposuctions, hair transplants, Mohs surgeries, skin cancer treatments, as well as reconstructive flap and graft surgeries.
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Plastic Surgery
Westlake Dermatology is a Plastic Surgery practice in Austin, TX
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in performing repair, reconstruction, or replacement surgery on external parts of the body.
Plastic Surgeons at Westlake Dermatology perform
surgical procedures that enhance physical appearance, reduce or eliminate physical deformity, or improve physical function. Plastic Surgery is
a medical specialty focused on repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, cranial and jaw structures, hand, extremities, breast and abdomen, and external genitalia. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Plastic Surgery practices include post-operative breast cancer, cleft lip or palate, post-operative skin cancer, skin lesions, replant amputation, burn injury, post-weight loss skin laxity, crow's feet, skin wrinkles, carpal tunnel syndrome, and obesity.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Plastic Surgery
practices include breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lift, facelift, lip augmentation, tummy tuck, nose reshaping (rhinoplasty), Botox injection, laser skin resurfacing, liposuction, and eye lift.
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
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MOHS-Micrographic Surgery
The highly-trained surgeons that perform Mohs Micrographic Surgery are specialists both in dermatology and pathology. With their extensive knowledge of the skin and unique pathological skills, they are able to remove only diseased tissue, preserving healthy tissue and minimizing the cosmetic impact of the surgery. Mohs surgeons who belong to the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS) have completed a minimum of one year of fellowship training at one of the ACMS-approved training centers in the U.S.
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Allergy & Immunology
Westlake Dermatology is an Allergy & Immunology practice in Austin, TX
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the immune system.
Allergists & Immunologists at Westlake Dermatology perform
therapies to treat conditions like asthma, allergic reactions, and immune system disorders. Allergy & Immunology is
concerned with addressing the causes and treating the symptoms of immune deficiencies and hypersensitivities. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Allergy & Immunology practices include allergic conjunctivitis, gastroenteritis, eczema, immune deficiencies, organ transplants, asthma, and allergic reactions to pollen, mold, food, drugs, and insect stings.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Allergy & Immunology
practices include allergy testing, allergy injection treatment, prescribing medication, and referring patients to other specialists as needed.
An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Selected examples of such conditions include asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, eczema, and adverse reactions to drugs, foods, and insect stings as well as immune deficiency diseases (both acquired and congenital), defects in host defense, and problems related to autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, or malignancies of the immune system.
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Dermatopathology - Dermatology
Westlake Dermatology is a Dermatopathology - Dermatology practice in Austin, TX
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in skin pathology.
Dermatopathologist - Dermatologists at Westlake Dermatology perform
tissue sample collection for laboratory analysis and diagnosis. Dermatopathology - Dermatology is
a subspecialty of dermatology and pathology that microscopically studies disorders of the hair, nails, and skin; practitioners are trained in initial or additional dermatology. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Dermatopathology - Dermatology practices include moles, alopecia, skin infections, eczema, and melanoma.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Dermatopathology - Dermatology
practices include cell biopsy, immunofluorescence, electron microscopy, and molecular-pathologic analysis.
A dermatopathologist has the expertise to diagnose and monitor diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings and smears of skin lesions by means of routine and special (electron and fluorescent) microscopes.
Dermatopathologist Dermatologists in Austin, TX
