What is surgical dermatology in Katy, TX recommended for?

When we hear the term surgery, the imagination most likely goes to images of a hospital room, general anesthesia, and perhaps a lengthy recovery. What we want our patients to know is that dermatological surgery is actually very different from this type of scenario. Since 1995, Dr. Seymour Weaver has focused his practice on surgical dermatology, offering patients from the area of Katy, TX and surrounding cities effective cosmetic and medical treatments.

The surgical dermatology treatments provided in our practice require no general anesthesia. Our patients receive gentle, effective care for their medical or cosmetic needs with the aid of local anesthetic, which is sufficient for maximum comfort.

Several conditions may be treated with surgical dermatology services. Biopsy of moles or other suspicious lesions is the most recognized of the various procedures in this dermatological category. Suspicious lesions on the skin may be removed and biopsied for the detection of skin cancer. It is also possible to have a mole, wart, or skin tag removed for cosmetic reasons.

Problematic veins may also be treated with dermatological surgery. In our offices in Houston and Katy, Texas, Dr. Weaver provides several options for the treatment of unwanted, highly visible veins in the legs or the face. Some patients’ best option is sclerotherapy, a minor procedure that includes only a small needle.

Sclerotherapy is vein removal treatment that works by administering a sclerosing agent into affected veins. Such veins have become overloaded with blood that cannot be efficiently pushed back towards the heart. Depending on the size of a problem vein as well as the number of veins, treatment may take only a few minutes or more than half an hour. Patient comfort is always a priority, and local anesthetic may be used to make the sclerotherapy procedure more comfortable.

Dr. Seymour Weaver has been serving the areas of Katy and Houston for several years. Dermatological surgery is a primary focus in our practice, so you know you are in the best of hands when you work with us to achieve your healthiest, most attractive skin.