Birthmark Treatments Mc Lean VA

Find top doctors who perform Birthmark Treatments in Mc Lean, VA. Whether you’re seeking treatment or looking to schedule a preventative screening, we can connect you with the best dermatologists near you in Mc Lean, VA.

Local Businesses

Bennett Yang

301-656-6398

Mc Lean, VA 22101


Aaesthetic And Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

(703)506-0683
1515 Chain Bridge Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101


Plastic Surgery Assoc-N Va

(703) 790-5700
8180 Greensboro Dr Ste 1015
Mc Lean, VA 22102


Ho Jin Kim

703-893-3710
8371A Greensboro Dr
Mc Lean, VA 22102


Adam Tattelbaum

6845 Elm Street, Suite 300
Mc Lean, VA 22101


Robert W Emery Dds Pllc

(202) 352-4213
750 Potomac Rover Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22102


Cosmetic Dermatology Center

(703) 827-8600
8405 Greensboro Dr, Ste 110
Mc Lean, VA 22102


Dean Jabs

(301) 493-4334
1515 Chain Bridge Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101


Haven Barlow

(703) 287-8277
7601 Lewinsville Road Suite 400
Mc Lean, VA 22102


Modern Image – Affordable Document Scanning

(703) 286-7735
1913 Barbee St
Mc Lean, VA 22101


Dr.Timothy Germain

(703) 531-1071
1355 Beverly Road, Suite # 220
Mc Lean, VA 22101


Timothy Germain

(703) 442-8040
6707 Old Dominion Drive Suite # 300
Mc Lean, VA 22101


Brian Feeney Dds And Peter Passero Dds

(703) 821-4040
1430 Spring Hill Road
Mc Lean, VA 22102


Georgetown University Hospital

(703) 734-1323
6845 Elm St
Mc Lean, VA 22101


Alms, William

703-790-5850
6731 Whittier Ave Ste B200
Mc Lean, VA 22101


Magassy Csaba L Facs

1-301-251-8199
1300 Chain Bridge Road
Mc Lean, VA 22101


Dr.Anoushirvan Sarraf

(571) 278-6349
Bennett Yang, M.D., Suite #300, 6845 Elm St.
Mc Lean, VA 22101


Bennett Yang

6845 Elm Street, Suite 300
Mc Lean, VA 22101


Stephen B Baker

202-444-9302
6845 Elm St
Mc Lean, VA 22101


Arthur D Jabs Jr

301-493-4334
1515 Chain Bridge Rd
Mc Lean, VA 22101


Birthmark Treatments FAQ in Mc Lean, VA

How many treatments does it take to remove a birthmark?

In our experience, the best results occur when a series of treatments, usually between four and six, take place over two or three years. The length of each treatment session varies according to whether your child has treatment under general anaesthetic or local anaesthetic and the characteristics of their birthmark.

When should I be worried about my birthmark?

Because port wine stains and certain hemangiomas can be disfiguring and embarrassing for children, Rozell-Shannon advises parents to consult with a vascular birthmarks specialist if their child’s birthmark has gotten larger or darker, or isn’t diminishing on its own.

Do birthmarks get worse?

Most birthmarks are not serious, and some go away on their own. Some stay the same or get worse as you get older. Usually birthmarks are only a concern for your appearance. But certain types can increase your risk of skin cancer.

What happens if you cut off a birthmark?

Shaving or cutting your mole can disfigure your skin and leave a scar if done improperly. Removing a mole without sterile equipment in a nonsurgical condition may lead to infection. If your mole is cancerous, the cells can remain in the skin and spread.

Can birthmark be removed permanently?

Your birthmark can be removed by performing minor surgery. It can be done for very deep hemangiomas that might damage your healthy tissues. It is usually an outpatient treatment and may even be done in your dermatologist’s office rather than a hospital.

What is a beauty mark vs birthmark?

Moles and birthmarks are not necessarily one in the same, but they can be easily confused as a mole can be present at birth. Some doctors do consider a mole as a “beauty mark” as it is a pigmentated area. However, birthmarks are flat and located on the surface of the skin, while a mole will protrude above the skin.

What do cancerous birthmarks look like?

One part of a mole or birthmark doesn’t match the other. The edges are irregular, ragged, notched, or blurred. The color is not the same all over and may include shades of brown or black, sometimes with patches of pink, red, white, or blue.

Is laser birthmark removal painful?

The pain of the laser is similar to small flicks on the skin with a rubber band. Most adults can tolerate this, but children may find it more difficult and require some anaesthetic cream or mild sedation. See our fact sheet Sedation for procedures.

Which cream can I use to remove dark spots?

Blue Nectar Natural Vitamin C Face Cream. Glowpink Dark Spot Corrector Cream. Re’ Equil Skin Radiance Cream. Eeza Anti Blemish Face Cream. Dermafique Age Defying Nuit Regenerating Cream. DERMATOUCH Skin Radiance Cream. AURAVEDIC Dark Spot Removal Cream. Mamaearth Skin Correct Face Serum.

Can chemical peels get rid of birthmarks?

Chemical Peel: A chemical peel uses a medical-grade chemical solution to remove the top layer of skin over the birthmark. As your body replaces the birthmark skin with new cells, the texture evens out.

Is aloe vera good for scars?

Aloe vera can be used to lighten acne scars A 2018 review of studies found that a compound in aloe vera called “aloesin” may help to reduce hyperpigmentation in acne scars. Aloesin helps reduce the overproduction of melanin, a darker pigment that can make acne scars more noticeable.

At what age do birthmarks stop growing?

They usually appear at around one to four weeks of age, then get bigger – sometimes quite quickly – for a few months. They stop growing between six and 12 months of age, then gradually disappear over the next few years. The skin of the birthmark is as strong as any other skin.