- Arthritis
- CryotherapyCryotherapy. Sometimes called cryosurgery or simply “freezing,” cryotherapy is a type of mole removal where the mole is frozen with liquid nitrogen, after which the mole releases from the skin and is discarded.
- Medical Weight Loss
- Internal MedicineDr. Aftergut graduated magna cum laude from the University of Texas. He attended the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas where he graduated with honors and membership in the honorary medical society, Alpha Omega Alpha. Dr. Aftergut completed an internship in internal medicine at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas prior to completing his residency in dermatology at the University of Texas Southwestern Department of Dermatology.
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Diabetes Care
- Radiology
- Wound Care
- Mohs SurgeryIn Mohs surgery, cancerous skin cells are removed one cell layer at a time. After each layer is removed, it’s examined on the spot under a microscope. Once no more cancerous skin cells are in the removed layer, the surgery is completed.
- BotoxThe primary purpose of cosmetic injections is to enhance the appearance of older skin. For this reason, cosmetic injections are most often done on the face; however, they can also be done on other areas of the body, including the hands. In fact, Botox is a cosmetic injection that is also used to combat excessively sweaty palms.
- MolesOur dermatologists can remove dangerous or unsightly moles almost anywhere on the body. Mole removal is safe, effective, and virtually painless. The process of mole removal in a dermatologist’s office has been done for a number of decades and is FDA-approved.
- Cosmetic DermatologyDr. Aftergut, Dr. Robinson, and Dr. Orseth are specialists in infectious skin diseases, psoriasis, eczema, acne, and all forms of skin cancer. From thorough screening, detection, and treatment to surgical procedures and cosmetic dermatology, Dr. Aftergut has been serving the communities of North Dallas, Medical City, Cedar Hill, and surrounding areas for nearly a decade.
- Skin CancerSkin cancer is defined as the growth of abnormal cells in the outer layer of the skin. A diagnosis of skin cancer means that a person has out-of-control, malignant skin cell growth.
- DermatologyAs a recognized leader in dermatology care, Dr. Kent Aftergut, Dr. Cynthia Robinson, and Dr. Meredith Orseth combine the personalized attention medical dermatology demands with the compassionate approach required for patients seeking cosmetic touch-ups.
- Acne Treatment
- EczemaIt’s estimated that over 31 million people in the U.S. alone have some form of eczema. Episodes of eczema may be chronic, one-time issues, or continual.
- LesionsBasal cell carcinoma is usually found on sun-exposed areas such as the neck or face. Signs of this cancer include flat lesions that are flesh-colored or have a scar-like appearance, as well as a sore that won't heal or heals and then returns.
- Rashes
- PsoriasisPsoriasis varies in intensity from individual to individual and from episode to episode. It’s possible to have long intervals of time in between flare-ups.