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Dermatology Services (conditions of the skin)
Skin Laser Service
Contact: (0191) 282 4805 - Dermatology Surgical Unit
The Dermatology and Plastic Surgery services run a joint laser clinic to treat facial vascular conditions such as “port wine” stains and facial telangiectasia (burst facial veins).
The treatment is only mildly uncomfortable and is carried out in the outpatient department, usually without the need for an anaesthetic as the vascular laser has a special cooling component.
In addition, we have a carbon dioxide laser for treating skin surface defects and lesions. A local anaesthetic is given for treatment with the carbon dioxide laser as it is a little more uncomfortable.
How to find us
Directions to Dermatology Surgical Unit from Victoria Wing (Peacock Hall Entrance)Show [+] Hide [-]
The Dermatology Surgical Unit is located in Victoria Wing of the Royal Victoria Infirmary. To find us:
- Come through the main entrance of Victoria Wing into Peacock Hall and walk down the corridor in front of you until you reach the League of Friends shop on your right hand side.
- Turn right and walk down this corridor until you find the Dermatology Surgical Unit signed on your left hand side.
Staff you are likely to meet
The Dermatology Surgical Unit is run by doctors and specialist nurses.
