Birthmark Removal - Resource Center

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A birthmark is a splotch on our skin, which can appear in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. While some birthmarks are small and inconspicuous, others have a more prominent appearance, which can be bothersome to some, and can even lower their self-esteem. In some cases, certain types of birthmarks can become a health risk. Some birthmarks do fade or completely disappear over time, however, there are others that will never fade or go away. Birthmark removal offers a solution to people who are self-conscious about their appearance and even help reduce the possibility of health risks associated with certain moles.

With the increasing popularity of various cosmetic surgery procedures, including birthmark removal, it is important that the prospective patient research and understand different issues like what the procedure can and cannot treat, inherent risks, costs, and other factors. Keep in mind, cosmetic surgery is just that – a surgical procedure whose results cannot simply be erased. While the information contained in this website will provide you with a good introduction to birthmark removal, when considering this or any other cosmetic procedure, we recommend that you consult a qualified provider with significant experience.

Birthmark removal is becoming an increasingly popular cosmetic procedure, but it is important that if you are considering birthmark removal, or any other cosmetic procedure, that you research and understand the procedure. This way you will have reasonable expectations of what birthmark removal can achieve and you will be aware of any inherent risks, this way when you speak to a doctor you will have a better idea about what concerns you still need addressed. The following paragraphs will discuss some important elements you want to make sure you understand before undergoing a birthmark removal.

Certain types of birthmarks respond to treatment better than others. Vascular malformations often known as ‘port wine stains’ are a fairly common birthmark caused by abnormal development of blood vessels and are usually present from birth. These sorts of birthmarks generally darken with age and do not fade or go away on their own. These birthmarks are rarely an actual health concern but may cause low self esteem and are among the most often treated with birthmark removal.

People with realistic expectations of what birthmark removal can achieve are generally better candidates for the procedure. By searching on this site and others you should have little trouble finding before and after pictures of people who have undergone birthmark removal, and this should be very helpful to you in gaining a reasonable expectation of the procedure.