Vascular and pigmented lesions constitute the two most common types of birthmarks. Various types of lasers are being successfully used for a dramatic improvement in many of these lesions.

Vascular lesions:

Skin blemishes due to abnormal blood vessels located directly under your skin’s surface that give the skin red color are called vascular lesions. Port wine stains, strawberry hemangiomas and spider veins are all forms of vascular lesions. 

Pigmented lesions:

Pigmented lesions are caused by a proliferation of melanocytes (cells that manufacture melanin – the dark pigment in the skin) in the skin. Most of us have some form of pigmented lesion like brown age spots, freckles and moles.

Non-pigmented lesions:

Lesions without color such as warts and skin tags can also be treated by lasers.

Not all lesions need to be treated or removed. Many small nevi are considered to be marks of beauty and can be left alone.  In your initial consultation we will discuss whether laser or surgery is best suited for treatment of your particular condition, and if is to be treated by laser, what kind of laser is best suited for this job.  

HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE REQUIRED?

The number of laser treatments you'll need depends largely upon the size, location, depth and color of your lesion. A child with a large dark and deeper birthmark may need six to ten laser treatments to achieve satisfactory results. Only one or two treatment may be needed to remove some small spider veins and age spots on the face. Treatments should be 4-6 weeks apart.

WHAT RESULTS CAN YOU EXPECT?

Most patients will see a dramatic improvement in their vascular and pigmented lesion. However as with any surgical procedure, there is always a possibility that only minor changes will occur and in rare cases there is no response.