Birthmark Removal & Vascular Anomalies
Hemangiomas (Port Wine Stains, Strawberry Nevus, Red, Pink or Blue Birthmarks)
Hemangiomas are blood vessel malformations that occur during fetal development. They are the most common vascular tumor of infancy and childhood and the most frequent congenital anomaly. Almost all mark their presence within the first year of life and are best treated early.
Telangiectasia
Telangiectasia is a diffuse pattern of spider veins and/or "flush" appearance to the overlying skin. This can also give a blotchy appearance with skipped areas.
Cherry Angioma
Cherry angiomas are bright red, purple, or magenta spots that can occur anywhere but most commonly on the torso. They are usually seen in older patients and may be the result of a weakness in the blood vessel walls causing a small bubble or hernia in the wall of the vessel.
Management and Treatment:
Laser
We possess a wide variety of lasers that erase these imperfections based on their color, size, and thickness, they work effectively and are relatively painless. The laser works by emitting an energy beam of light at a preselected frequency and power (much like selecting various radio channels). Eventually, the abnormal vessels cease to function and disintegrate.
The treatment may occasionally cause temporary skin blistering and discoloration. Treatments can be scheduled approximately 4-8 weeks apart. This gives the tissue adequate time to heal and to remove the treated blood vessels. The patients might not see the effects of treatment for several weeks. The pre- operative visual consultation is extremely important in order to customize your treatment plan.
Excision
Some lesions may be amenable to direct surgical removal either because of their size and/or location.
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