Spanish Cosmetic Dermatology
Cosmetic dermatology is the study of the skin, including its anatomy, physiology, and pathology as well as the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders. Cosmetic dermatology is a variety of cosmetic procedures which can be used to improve the appearance of your skin, making it look smoother and more youthful.
Some examples are botox injections, micro-dermabasion and laser skin resurfacing.
Dermatologists specializing in cosmetic dermatology typically use non-invasive procedures to reverse the signs of aging. Cosmetic dermatology procedures can also make scars less noticeable as well as improve conditions like acne, warts, multiple inflammatory skin conditions, skin cancers, auto-immune diseases, occupational skin conditions and contact dermatitis.
Other services offered by cosmetic dermatologists include:
- Removal of warts and verrucas
- Removal of moles and skin lesions
- Sclerotherapy – treatment for varicose veins or spider veins
- Rosacea treatment by laser therapy, medication or sclerotherapy
- Removal of facial thread veins
- Hair removal
- Liver spot removal by laser
- Melanoma screening
One of the big pluses of being in Marbella is the sun, but a big minus is melanoma. Any mole that is irregular in color or shape should be examined by a dermatologist to determine if it is a malignant melanoma which the most serious and life-threatening form of skin cancer. Following visual and dermatoscopic examinations, the dermatologist may biopsy the suspicious mole to see if it is malignant.
Because women and men are constantly searching for ways to look younger and shapelier without the need for major plastic surgery cosmetic surgery and dermatology offers something for everyone.