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Dermatologic surgery is surgery performed by a dermatologist physician. Dermasurgeons (dermatologic surgeons) are medical doctors formally trained in this field which is a major part of their specialty training in all dermatology residencies. After being certified by the American Board of Dermatology, they may apply for fellowship status in the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, a professional organization dedicated to supporting and educating these specialty physicians. Image File history File links Nuvola_apps_browser. ... Dermatology (from Greek derma, skin) is a branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its appendages (hair, nails, sweat glands etc). ...

Dermasurgeons engage in the management of benign and malignant skin tumors, congenital problems like Port-wine stains, and the ever-expanding field of cosmetic dermatology. They utilize traditional scalpel surgery, lasers, chemosurgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, topical and injection immunotherapy, photodynamic treatments and chemotherapy in their treatment armamentarium.

Dermasurgeons are pioneers of new procedures, like the laser treatment of Port-wine stains and new surgical techniques for the management of difficult skin cancers. Dermasurgeons are also experts at minimally invasive cosmetic procedures like nonablative laser rejuvenation, dermal fillers and botulinum injections. Some specially trained dermasurgeons practice Mohs cancer surgery. A port-wine stain or naevus flammeus is a vascular birthmark consisting of superficial and deep dilated capillaries in the skin which produce a reddish to purplish discoloration of the skin. ... MOHS Cancer Surgery Mohs surgery is microscopically controlled surgery that is highly effective for common types of skin cancer, with a cure rate of up to 99% for basal cell cancer, the most common skin cancer. ...

Dermasurgeons should support and promote the ethical standards of the American Medical Association and the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery including that "physicians should practice a method of healing founded upon a scientific basis." "Physicians should not dispense or supply drugs, remedies or appliances unless it is manifestly in the best interest of their patients."

In the United States it takes 12-13 years to become a dermatologic surgeon: 4 years of college, 4 years of medical school, a 1 year medical or surgical internship, and a 3-4 year dermatology residency.