Division of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery
Murad Alam, MD |
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Simon Yoo, MD |
The Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery Service provides more complex surgical, laser and cosmetic services. Faculty members are fellowship trained in Mohs micrographic surgery, as well as laser and cosmetic surgery:
Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Mohs Micrographic Surgery is a state-of-the-art technique that allows the Mohs surgeon to precisely identify and remove skin tumor cells by identifying tumor vs. normal tissue microscopically during the procedure. Most commonly used for basal cell and squamous cell cancers, the cure rate for Mohs Micrographic Surgery is the highest of all treatments for skin cancer, thus minimizing the chance of recurrence as well as associated scarring or disfigurement.
Mohs Surgical Services are offered Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To schedule an appointment, please call
312-695-6647.
For Mohs, please fax biopsy reports to 312-695-0529.
Transplantation Skin Cancer Service
Patients who have received solid organ transplants are at exceedingly high risk of developing skin cancers, particularly many years after transplantation. This service performs careful skin examinations at baseline and annually and offers management of cutaneous complications in transplantation and associated immunosuppression including malignancies.
Patients can be seen daily. To schedule an appointment, please call 312-695-6647.
Faculty: Murad Alam, MD, Simon Yoo, MD
Laser Treatments
The Department of Dermatology offers a wide range of laser services, including treatment of vascular lesions (redness, fine blood vessels, red spots, rosacea), treatment of pigmented lesions (freckles, brown spots), resurfacing for wrinkle removal, hair removal, and tattoo removal. Among the many lasers available for treatment are KTP laser, pulsed-dye laser, intense pulsed light device, radiofrequency nonablative device, diode laser for hair removal, long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser, Q-switched Nd:YAG laser, and carbon dioxide laser. There is also a microdermabrasion machine that may be used in combination with laser treatment.
Laser treatments are offered Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To schedule an appointment, please call 312-695-6647.
Cosmetic Services
A wide range of cosmetic services are offered in the department. Among these are chemical peels, microdermabrasion, treatment of varicose veins, Botox injections, injection of dermal fillers (collagen, Restylane, Radiesse, Sculptra, and other filler substances), photorejuvenation, photodynamic therapy, liposuction/ body sculpting, fat transplantation, scar revision, camouflage makeup application and sclerotherapy. Individuals with skin of color may wish to be evaluated initially in the Northwestern Center for Ethnic Skin.
Cosmetic services are offered Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. To schedule an appointment, please call 312-695-6647.
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