All About Skin and Dermatology

Almost everyone has a birthmark. Generally, birthmarks are small, and often located in inconspicuous areas covered by clothing. However, some birthmarks are clearly disfiguring, especially those that appear on the face and neck. These birthmarks can be a source of great psychological and social pain.

There are two basic types of birthmarks. Red or vascular birthmarks are caused by an irregularity in the blood vessels and are the most common type of birthmarks. Pigmented birthmarks, known as nevus (singular) or nevi (plural), are brown in color and may be very large. Many birthmarks fade before children reach school age, but more commonly, they remain if untreated.

Treatment can be accomplished with the Lasorscope laser system designed for Birthmark Removal. This procedure includes the treatment of light and dark skin tones, resulting in a higher level of patient satisfaction.

What to Expect:
(Immediately afterTreatment) Blanching/graying of the tissue immediately following laser application.

Expected Final Outcome:
May not be fully resolved. Requires multiple treatments. This procedure can be done on a lunch break and requires no recovery.

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