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Dr. Sabrina Lichon Bennett, MD is a dermatologist in Lombard, IL specializing in dermatology (skin disorders). She graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 2016 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Sabrina Lichon Bennett, MD is affiliated with Duly Health and Care.
Biopsy
A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.
Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.
In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is the targeted use of extreme cold to destroy unhealthy or unwanted tissue. The doctor applies the cold on the skin or injects it through a needle to reach the inside of the body, where it freezes away the problem tissue. Cryotherapy is often used to remove minor skin problems such as warts or skin tags, and it is also used to treat some small tumors.
To achieve the cold temperatures needed for cryotherapy, liquid nitrogen or argon gas is passed through a tube, which becomes cold enough to freeze cells on contact. Alternatively, liquid nitrogen can be swabbed directly onto the skin or via a spray, which applies only a specific, small amount to the skin at a time.
Because the area treated is typically very small, cryotherapy is not usually painful. There may be a sensation of cold and possibly some slight discomfort. Cryotherapy is very fast and can easily be performed in a doctor's office. It also doesn't require stitches, because there is no cutting involved. These benefits make cryotherapy a good choice for many issues, including:
Depending on the procedure, it usually takes three to four weeks to heal after cryotherapy. If it was done internally, patients may feel sore or have a small amount of swelling the first day afterwards. If cryotherapy was performed on the skin, patients will have a scab where their tissue was removed. Keep it clean and dry so it can heal.
Dr. Sabrina Lichon Bennett, MD graduated from University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine in 2016. She completed residency at University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care. She has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine (2016)
Residency: University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care (2025)
Licensed In: Illinois
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Dr. Sabrina Bennett's area of specialization is dermatology (skin disorders). Areas of expertise for Dr. Bennett include warts, cryotherapy, and rosacea. She attended the University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine and subsequently trained at the University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care for residency. She is professionally affiliated with Duly Health and Care. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Lombard, IL.
