Dr. Tony Nakhla is a board-certified dermatologist with offices in Santa Ana as well as Newport Beach. He is a dermatologic surgeon and a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, American Society for Mohs Surgery, and American Osteopathic Association. Click to learn more about …
Cryotherapy: A Treatment for Pre-Cancerous Skin Lesions & Cosmetic Concerns
Our office applies cryotherapy to the skin to freeze and destroy abnormal tissue. A cold liquid nitrogen spray is used to treat pre-cancerous skin lesions such as actinic keratosis (AK) which can result from sun damage. The pre-cancerous lesion cells are essentially burned off due to the freezing temperature of the liquid nitrogen. Warts, skin …