5 procedures on this page, alphabetically from Skin surgery to Therapeutic procedure of skin of body. Each entry below describes the procedure in full.
Skin surgery
Any surgical procedure conducted on the zone of skin. This page describes skin surgery and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
As a treatment, skin surgery is planned with you. Talk with your care team about benefits, risks and alternatives.
Also known as
- zone of skin surgical procedure
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001513 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgery by body site.
Specialty: Dermatology
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Preparing for your visit
Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Skin swab collection
Collection biological material from within the zone of skin with a cotton swab for use in clinical tests. This page describes skin swab collection and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
As a diagnostic service, skin swab collection helps your clinician understand your condition. Ask how and when you will receive your results.
Also known as
- swab collection of zone of skin
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0010307 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › diagnostic procedure of integumental system › diagnostic procedure of skin.
Specialty: Dermatology
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Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Before your visit, confirm your appointment, bring your insurance card and tell staff about any allergies or medications.
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Surgical skin removal
The surgical removal (cutting out) of part or all of zone of skin. This page describes surgical skin removal and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
- skin excision
- zone of skin surgical removal
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001468 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › surgical procedure › surgical removal procedure › surgical excision.
Specialty: Dermatology
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Preparing for your visit
Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Tape stripping procedure
Collection of stratum corneum samples by applying adhesive tape to the skin. This page describes tape stripping procedure and where it is available across Weyland-Yutani Health System.
This is a diagnostic service. Results are reviewed by your care team, who will explain what they mean for your treatment.
Classification
Service type: diagnostic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001607 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: diagnostic procedure › diagnostic procedure by site › diagnostic procedure of integumental system › diagnostic procedure of skin.
Specialty: Dermatology
Broader services
Used to diagnose
Preparing for your visit
Your care team will give preparation instructions when you schedule. Call ahead if you have questions or need an interpreter.
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Therapeutic procedure of skin of body
All manners of treatment to bring skin of body back to its normal state. Our Dermatology team performs therapeutic procedure of skin of body and explains each step beforehand.
This is a therapeutic service. Your clinician will discuss goals, expected recovery and any follow-up care.
Also known as
- skin of body therapeutic procedure
Classification
Service type: therapeutic.
Ontology identifier: MAXO:0001417 (Medical Action Ontology).
Classification path: therapeutic procedure › therapeutic procedure by site › therapeutic procedure of integumental system.
Specialty: Dermatology
More specific services
Used to treat
Preparing for your visit
Before your visit, confirm your appointment, bring your insurance card and tell staff about any allergies or medications.
Available at
Providers offering this service
Reference links