Lessens the appearance of vascular and pigmented birthmarks using a fractional laser to target specific birthmarks.

Birthmark Removal

Birthmarks & Moles

Erin Storm, PA-C

Definitive guide on Birthmark Removal by Laser Resurfacing, including the procedure overview, benefits, risks, recovery, before & after photos, costs, and more. 

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Birthmark Removal by Laser Skin Resurfacing

Birthmarks are skin lesions that you are born with.  They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors.  Birthmarks are categorized as either vascular or pigmented.  

Vascular birthmarks are caused by visible collection of blood vessels beneath the skin and are typically red or purple in color and. Examples of vascular birthmarks include port-wine stains or salmon patches.  Pigmented birthmarks, such as moles, Cafe au lait and Mongolian spots are caused by an excess of melanin in a concentrated area. Pigmented and raised birthmarks or moles may be better treated by a shave, punch, or surgical excision. 

Vascular birthmark removal by laser resurfacing aims to improve and diminish the appearance of birthmarks. The laser used will always be a fractional laser which means the energy will be targeted to specific areas of the skin. Depending on the treatment recommended by your skincare professional either a fractional ablative laser or a fractional non-ablative laser will be used. Ablative lasers are more aggressive, penetrating deeper into the skin allowing the lasers to break up pigment and blood vessels, reducing the appearance of the birthmark. Ablative lasers typically require fewer treatments than non-ablative, however recovery time will be greater. The opposite is true with more gentle non-ablative lasers, which require more treatments however will be accompanied by a shorter recovery period.

Skin

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- Avoid overexposure to the sun and moisturize regularly
- Stop smoking at least 4 weeks before and after treatment 
- Avoid blood thinning medications 
- An antiviral medication may be prescribed

Before Treatment

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Aftercare instructions will vary based on the type of laser used, however most patients will experience:
- Sensitive skin for 24 hours
- Mild swelling and redness
- More aggressive treatments will require protective bandages

Immediately After Treatment

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- Patients treated with a non-ablative laser will likely be healed and feel comfortable in public in as little as a few days to 1 week. 
- Patients treated with an ablative laser will have a longer healing processing, lasting 3-4 weeks with skin peeling and crusting. 

1-4 Weeks After Treatment

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The number of laser resurfacing treatments varies and depends on the needs of the patient and factors such as age, skin type, and type of birthmark. Annual treatments may be needed to maintain results.

Continued Treatment

Laser resurfacing can be used to lessen the appearance of both vascular and pigmented birthmarks. Although a fractional laser will be used during treatment, either an ablative or non-ablative laser can be used to treat unwanted birthmarks. Here is a quick guide for what to expect before, during, and after birthmark removal by laser resurfacing.

Birthmark Removal by Laser Resurfacing

Birthmark removal by laser skin resurfacing utilizes either an ablative or non ablative fractional laser therapy to vaporize old skin cells and promote new healthy cell growth.

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