In addition to being a dermatologist, Dr. Trakimas is also a very experienced dermatosurgeon. Her expertise lies in the removal of skin cancer as well as, benign and atypical moles, cysts, and other soft tissue growths on a same day out-patient basis.
Any surgical work will result in a scar. Our surgical approach strives to leave you with the best chance for the smallest least noticeable scar. We take pride in our surgical work, even if it is in a location that you will rarely see! If your case requires skills and/or expertise beyond our scope we will refer and coordinate your care with top specialists in our area.
Our surgical services include:
- Excisions planned at the onset to hide the scar line with-in the natural orientation of your surrounding skin and where medically possible, to minimize the size of the scar.
- Closure using a suturing technique tested over many years by Dr. Trakimas that maximizes the chances of a minimal scar.
- Unique home wound care instructions developed by Dr. Trakimas to promote healing, minimize the chance of infection, and maximize the chance for a minimal scar.
- Complimentary suture removal, wound check, and a post-op care plan designed to promote optimal long term healing for the best possible effect.
