Birthmark
While most are harmless, birthmarks can draw attention, change over time, or affect how someone feels about their skin’s appearance. Professional treatment can lighten or reduce their visibility for a more even complexion.
How We Approach Birthmarks
Evaluation focuses on identifying the type of birthmark (vascular, pigmented, or mixed) and determining whether treatment is appropriate.
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Assess birthmark type and pigmentation depth2
Build a tailored treatment plan3
Treat and monitor progress over time
Frequently Asked Questions
Common treatable birthmarks include café au lait spots (flat brown pigmented marks) and port wine stains (red or purple vascular marks from dilated blood vessels). Both types are typically benign but may be removed for cosmetic reasons, especially when visible on face or body.
Café au lait marks result from increased melanin production in localized areas. Port wine stains develop from dilated capillaries in the dermis. Both are present at birth or appear shortly after, though exact causes remain unclear. Genetics may play a role in development.
No creams or peels effectively diminish birthmarks. The pigment or vascular components exist at depths that topical products cannot reach.
Results vary by birthmark type. Some marks can be significantly lightened or eliminated. Others may require maintenance treatments to sustain clearance.
