microdermabrasion Birmingham, AL

Medical Dermatology in Vestavia Hills, AL & serving the Birmingham, AL area

Everyday people may have skin issues they have been trying to treat on their own. Sometimes, over-the-counter products work. However, some skin conditions require medical treatment and expert treatment plans to begin the healing process. If you have been suffering from a skin problem, you are not alone. Many people suffer from the same problem; now is the time to receive proper treatment.

Skin Cancer

Basal Cell Carcinoma

The most common form of skin cancer that occurs mostly to the sun-exposed areas of the body. Occurs after being heavily exposed to sun, especially people who are fair-skinned, with light hair and blue, green or gray eyes.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

This type of skin cancer arises from the outer epidermal layer of skin and mucous membranes and occurs mostly on areas exposed to sun. In rare cases, this cancer may spread to major organs and become fatal.

Malignant Melanoma

A serious form of skin cancer of melanocytes, the cells that produce dark protective pigment called melanin. Lesions may form that are dark brown, black, or multi-colored growth with irregular borders that can become crusted and bleed.

Mohs Micrographic Surgery

This specialized procedure allows the dermatologist to assume the role of a surgeon and a pathologist at the same time. Below is a description of the procedure.

1. The tumor is surgically removed with a narrow rim of tissue. The doctor marks the specimen with special inks and creates a diagram on an anatomic map.
2. The specimen is immediately processed in the lab while the patient waits.
3. The doctor reviews the slides from the specimen to determine if the cells contain any remaining skin cancer.
4. If the cancer is gone then the wound is closed. If there is cancer remaining, the process is repeated.

More than 98% of basal cell and squamous cell skin cancers are cured by this procedure. Mohs surgery is ideal for skin cancers that are located near important parts such as the eyes or lips, and tumors that are growing at rapid rates. This process allows 100% margin viewing.

Prior To Your Surgery

Mohs surgery requires planning for a half day office visit, although the procedure could take only a few hours, it is impossible to predetermine how many layers it will take to remove the entire tumor. Prior to your appointment, you should eat and take your regular medications. If you are scheduled to take your medication during the day, please don't forget to bring it with you so that you may take it at your scheduled time. Please have someone available to drive you home after the procedure.

  • Brookwood Dermatology | Vestavia Hills, AL

    521 Montgomery Highway, Number 117
    Vestavia Hills, AL 35216

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    Phone: (205) 824-4441

    Hours
    Mon: 8:00AM-4:00PM
    Tue: 8:00AM-4:00PM
    Wed: 8:00AM-4:00PM
    Thu: 8:00AM-4:00PM
    Fri: 8:00AM-12:00PM
    Sat: Closed
    Sun: Closed

  • Brookwood Dermatology | Gardendale, AL

    1603 Decatur Highway
    Gardendale, AL 35071

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    Phone: (205) 824-4441

    Hours
    Mon: 8:00AM-4:00PM
    Tue: 8:00AM-4:00PM
    Wed: 8:00AM-4:00PM
    Thu: 8:00AM-4:00PM
    Fri: 8:00AM-12:00PM
    Sat: Closed
    Sun: Closed

    Gardendale location only holds clinic on Thursdays 8am-1pm

  • Brookwood Dermatology | Pell City, AL

    70 Plaza Drive
    Pell City, AL 35125

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    Phone: (205) 824-4441

    Hours
    Mon: 8:00AM-4:00PM
    Tue: 8:00AM-4:00PM
    Wed: 8:00AM-4:00PM
    Thu: 8:00AM-4:00PM
    Fri: 8:00AM-12:00PM
    Sat: Closed
    Sun: Closed

    The Pell City location that only holds clinic there on Tuesday 8am-1pm