Birthmarks fall into pigmented (cafe au lait, congenital nevi) and vascular (port wine stains, haemangiomas). Treatment depends on type — Q-switched laser for pigmented, pulsed dye for vascular, surgical excision for large or atypical lesions.
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Birthmark Removal — FAQ
Can all birthmarks be removed?
Most can be substantially faded or removed. Treatment depends on type — pigmented (Q-switched laser), vascular like port-wine stain (pulsed dye laser), raised/large (surgical excision).
How many sessions?
Pigmented birthmarks: 4-8 laser sessions. Vascular: 6-10 sessions. Surgical excision is single procedure with histopath if any concern.
Will scarring happen?
Laser typically leaves no scar. Surgical excision leaves a fine linear scar. Large birthmarks may need staged excision.
Are birthmarks dangerous?
Most are benign. We assess any large, irregular, or rapidly-changing birthmark for atypia. Histopathology if any concern.
