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Heibel Dermatology Topic B

Basal cell carcinoma: A skin cancer that develops in the basal layer of the skin-deeper than the surface layer. It is associated with aging and years of chronic sun exposure. Basal cell carcinoma seldom spreads to other parts of the body, but can be disfiguring if not treated early. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of cancer worldwide. In the vast majority of cases, it is thought to be caused by exposure to the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. It is becoming more common, perhaps because people may be spending more time outdoors. Some believe that the decrease in the ozone layer is allowing more ultraviolet radiation from the sun to reach the earth's surface. Basal cell cancer does not usually metastasize or travel in the bloodstream; rather it infiltrates the surrounding area destroying tissue. For this reason, basal cell cancer should be treated promptly by your dermatologist with dermatologic surgical techniques.

Botulinum toxin: Botulinum toxin type A (BOTOX®) and botulinum toxin type B (MYOBLOC™) are purified substances derived from bacteria that blocks the nerve signals from the brain to the muscle. By injecting very tiny amounts into a specific facial muscle, only the impulse of that muscle will be blocked, causing a local relaxation and weakness. In this way, botulinum toxin acts as a muscle blockade to immobilize the underlying cause of the unwanted lines and prevent "wrinkly" expressions.



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Our Lincoln (Pic) address:
7701 Preserve Lane
Lincoln, NE 68516
Phone: (402) 488-6969
Fax: 402-488-6911
Open:Mon/Tue  7am - 5pm
Wed 7am - 5pm
Th 9am - 5pm
Fri 8:30am - 4pm
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1540 North Bell Street
Fremont, NE 68025
Phone: 402-721-4900
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4508 38th Street
Ste 152
Columbus, NE 68601
Phone: 402-564-1476
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