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Prior to laser treatment, red birthmarks could not be treated, and were a major cosmetic defect for children who were born with these obvious birthmarks. Because red birthmarks are made up of many small veins, they are treated in the same way as facial veins. Greatly improved laser technology, has revolutionized treatment of these birthmarks. |
| Which lasers are used for treating red birthmarks? |
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Photoderm, is one of the most successful treatments for birthmarks, with
a post operative healing time of 5 - 7 days. Fewer treatments are needed
compared to the older laser technologies. |
| When is the best time to treat red birthmarks? |
| Red
birthmarks usually become darker and more raised as time goes on, if treatment
does not occur immediately. Therefore, it is best to treat these birth marks
as soon as possible. Babies may be treated safely. |
| How many treatments are needed to remove a birthmark? |
| The
number of treatments will depend on the darkness of the birthmark, the darker
lesions require more treatments. Most people need at least 5 treatments
for optimal results. The first 2 or 3 treatments will produce the most dramatic
improvements. Treatments should be placed 4 to 8 weeks apart to allow your
body to remove the maximum amount of pigment cells. You will continue to
see a lightening of your lesion after each treatment as your body disposes
of the pigment cells. |
| What Are the Alternatives to Laser Treatment? |
| Chemical
peels with glycolic acid, trichloroacetic acid and phenol have been successfully
used for many years to selectively smooth the outer layers of skin. Mechanically
sanding down the skin, known as dermabrasion has been used just as long. |
| I've Heard That Laser Treatment Is far Superior and Doesn't Ever Leave any Redness of the Skin or Scarring. Is This True? |
| The
depth of the laser burn is probably more predictable than that of chemical
peels or dermabrasion. The laser strength and exposure time to the skin
can be precisely controlled. However, the body's tissue reaction to the
laser cannot always be predicted for a particular patient. Erythema, redness
or scarring can last from several weeks to a couple of months regardless
of the method used. On rare occasions scarring can be permanent. |
| How much lightening of the birthmark may be expected? |
| Most
birthmarks will lighten at least 75%, some may light by 95% |
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