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Sabatino Ciatti

Dermatologist | MOHS-Micrographic Surgery

Dr. Sabatino Ciatti is a dermatologist practicing in Westfield, New Jersey. Dr. Ciatti specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Ciatti diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
32 years Experience
Sabatino Ciatti
  • Westfield, New Jersey
  • UMDNJ (Rutgers Medical School)
  • Accepting new patients

Cyst on scalp?

Cysts typically do not resolve on their own unless they get very inflamed and abscess.... then they can sometimes scar down and resolve. Cysts are benign but if it is bothersome, READ MORE
Cysts typically do not resolve on their own unless they get very inflamed and abscess.... then they can sometimes scar down and resolve. Cysts are benign but if it is bothersome, see a dermatologist to remove it... typically in office procedure requiring a few sutures.

How can I prepare for Mohs surgery?

The best way to prepare is to be calm and know what to expect. Typically, depending on the site and complexity, you may be in the office up to 4 hours. The most uncomfortable READ MORE
The best way to prepare is to be calm and know what to expect. Typically, depending on the site and complexity, you may be in the office up to 4 hours. The most uncomfortable part of the procedure is the local anesthesia via injection. Following the surgery, you will need to keep the area dry for 1-2 days and limit activity for 5-7 days if the area requires sutures. It’s a good idea to have some bandages and a topical antibiotic ointment to change the bandage.

What causes tiny red blood dots on the skin?

The tiny red blood dots are most likely cherry angiomas. They are a proliferation of tiny blood vessels. They are benign and hereditary. They can be removed with lasers such READ MORE
The tiny red blood dots are most likely cherry angiomas. They are a proliferation of tiny blood vessels. They are benign and hereditary. They can be removed with lasers such as a pulsed dye laser.

Is Mohs surgery painful?

Like most surgical procedures of the skin, a local anesthetic is required. The anesthetic can sting a little, but after that the procedure is relatively painless.