The Institute for Diagnostic Imaging and Research of the Skin and Soft Tissues (IDIEP) is a high-technology center specialized in the imaging study of the skin and soft tissues. This center is a pioneer in color Doppler ultrasound imaging of the dermatological field. The mission of this center is to support the early diagnosis of dermatological and soft tissue lesions by providing efficient, effective, personalized and high quality attention, using state of the art equipment and highly trained staff.

The skin is the largest organ in the human body and can be affected by multiple diseases. In this center, imaging studies are performed on benign and malignant tumors of the skin and soft tissues, to detect them, characterize their type, define their real extent in the different anatomic layers and provide information on vascularity.
These imaging examinations allow a better planning of the treatments, decreasing the possibility of recurrences and improving the cosmetic prognosis of the patient.

This method also allows the study of complications of a wide range of cosmetic procedures such as filler injections or some plastic surgery problems. Moreover, with ultrasound it is possible to discriminate the type and extension of cosmetic fillers that have been previously injected. This is very important for assessment of their management. Since color Doppler ultrasound is a noninvasive and safe technology there are no risks of complications that are usually present when other imaging techniques are used which imply the usage of intravenous contrast medium.

These imaging examinations are performed by a radiologist who is highly specialized in dermatological pathology.