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cryosurgery
use of liquid nitrogen to destroy or eliminate abnormal cells
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debridement
removal of foreign material and dead or damaged tissue, especially in a wound
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excimer laser, exciplex laser
high intensity UV-B light pointed at affected areas without harming surrounding healthy skin
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fulguration, electrodesiccation
diseased tissue destruction by means of a high-frequency electric current
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incision and drainage
surgical procedure to release pus or pressure built up under the skin, such as in an abscess, and remove its contents
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Mohs surgery
procedure in which layers of cancer-containing skin are progressively excised and examined until only cancer-free tissue remains
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skin graft
surgical procedure to transplant healthy tissue to an injured site
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allograft, homograft
transplantation of healthy tissue from one person to another person
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autograft
transplantation of health skin from one site to another site in the same individual
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synthetic
transplantation of artificial skin produced from collagen fibers arranged in a lattice pattern
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xenograft, heterograft
transplantation (dermis only) from a foreign donor (usually a pig) and transferred to a human
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skin resurfacing
repair of damaged skin using topic chemicals, abrasion, or laser
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chemical peel, chemabrasion
used of chemicals to remove outer layers of skin to treat acne scaring and general keratoses, as well as cosmetic purposes to remove fine wrinkles on the face
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dermabrasion
- use of wire brushes or sandpaper to remove superficial scars on the skin
- removal of acne scars, nevi, tattoos, or fine wrinkles on the skin through the use of sandpaper, wire brushes or other abrasive materials on the epidermal layer
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