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Dermatology is a medical specialty field. It includes assessment, care and treatment of the scalp, hair, nails and skin. Treatment and therapy options are included within the general scope of practice of a Miami dermatologist. There are both cosmetic and prevention therapies. These procedures when used by the dermatologist can fight disease, prevent disease, and improve appearance. Therapeutic measures continue to expand and grow as more information is learned about the various parts of the body and how they work together.


Many of the therapeutic treatments that dermatologists use are to treat visible signs of aging. A prime example is wrinkles, furrows and creases, particularly around the eyes and on the upper lip. The cells of aging skin are not able to rejuvenate as quickly as previously, so when the older cells are sloughed off in the course of daily life, the replacement cells from the lower levels of the skin are not as healthy and plum. Dermatologists may use injections to fill in the creases and wrinkles so that they seem to disappear. Injections might also be used to fill acne scars and pits.


Women who have excess facial hair will often visit a dermatologist for hair removal services. Using laser or other techniques is an outpatient procedure but it is permanent. Unwanted hair can be due to aging or hormonal issues. Removing the hair through laser technology kills the root so that after time, the hair doesn't grow back. Removing the hair in this way means no more waxing, shaving or depilatory chemicals.


The opposite side of treatment is transplanting hair, usually from the back of your head to the thinning areas on the top of the head. Men are the ones who usually suffer from male pattern baldness. A dermatologist is able to perform the actual transplanting operation. The results are generally satisfactory, although they can be expensive. The dermatologist can also help you find less costly solutions, such as topical applications or oral medications to promote hair regrowth.


Another laser therapy that is often used by dermatologists that comes under the heading of cosmetic dermatology is removing or managing birthmarks. A dermatologist can use laser therapy to remove tattoos and other skin disorders. Scars from acne can be smoothed, resurfaced and reshaped to leave your skin rejuvenated and smooth.


Tumescent liposuction is widely used to dermatologists as well as plastic surgeons. Liposuction allows the underlying fat cells to be infused with diluted anesthetic and removed. The procedure is helpful for smoothing and reshaping the skin so that it appears less uneven.


Cryosurgery is used for the removal of skin tags, warts, moles and other surface imperfections on the surface of the skin. This procedures involves the application of liquid nitrogen or similar substance onto the offending lesion. The skin growth is technically frozen without cutting or invasive techniques.


A Miami dermatologist treats all types of skin and hair problems with these methods and others. The experience and knowledge of the doctor is key in correct treatment and solution. In some instances, cosmetic surgeons share some of the therapies and methods with dermatologists, so that the patient may have options about who they will choose to treat the specific problem.