Birthmark Treatments Arroyo Grande CA

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

Local Businesses

Billon, Sharon F – Sharon F Billon Incorporated

(805) 481-5100
207 Bridge St
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420


Merrill Craig A

1-805-489-9600
310 South Halcyon Road Suite 102
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420


Coastal Maxillofacial Group

(805) 489-7600
115 Sw Allen Rd
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420


Sharon Frances Billon

805-481-5100
207 Bridge St
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420


Plastic & Aesthetic Surgery

1-805-541-6700

Arroyo Grande, CA 93420


Humes Marshall S Dds

1-805-489-7600
310 South Halcyon Road Suite 201
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420


Facial Aesthetic Ctr-The Cntrl

(805) 489-3235
115 Sw Allen Rd
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420


Kunkel, James

805-474-9550
880 Oak Park Blvd Ste 103
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420


James William Thornton

805-544-6471
310 S Halcyon Rd Ste 101
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420


Dr Douglas J Mackenzie

1-805-473-3530
310 South Halcyon Road
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420


James Richard Kunkel

(805) 474-9550
880 Oak Park Blvd – Suite 103
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420


Raymund J Llaurado Inc

(805) 922-6641
1651 S.W. Chandler Avenue
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420


Yannis Rex A

(805) 473-3530
527 Nw Fir Ave
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420


Face Specialists

(805) 489-3223
115 Sw Allen Rd
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420


Limberg Eye Surgery Inc

(805) 489-9600
21094 Se Gardenia Ave
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420


Pitrowski Anthony Dmd

1-805-489-7600
310 South Halcyon Road
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420


A Center For Plastic Rcnstrctv

(805) 489-1409
1893 Ne Neff Rd
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420


A Center For Plastic, Reconstructive & Hand Surgery

(805) 489-1409
200 Station Way # B
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420


Sharon Frances Billon

(805) 481-5100
207 Bridge Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420


Limberg Eye Surgery

1-805-541-6700
310 South Halcyon Road Suite 102
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420


Birthmark Treatments FAQ in Arroyo Grande, CA

Can you shave birthmarks?

A shave excision treatment is used to permanently remove moles and birthmarks from the skin. Shave biopsies and punch biopsies are also used by dermatologists to evaluate skin lesions for skin cancer.

Do birthmarks come back after removal?

Keep in mind that laser treatments may not get rid of the birthmark entirely (though some birthmarks disappear completely after treatment). Plus, over time the birthmark may come back and need to be retreated.

Can you lighten brown birthmarks?

Laser treatment uses highly focused beams of light to reduce the size and lessen the color of birthmarks. This includes red birthmarks, such as strawberry hemangiomas and port wine stains; brown birthmarks, such as café au lait spots; and blue birthmarks, such as facial dermal melanocytosis.

Are birthmarks genetic?

Some birthmarks are hereditary and run in families, but most aren’t. Very occasionally, some are caused by gene mutations. For example, some babies born with a type of birthmark called port-wine stains (because they look similar to a splash of wine) may have a rare condition called Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome.

Why do people get birthmarks?

Birthmarks generally result from an overgrowth of a structure that is normally present in the skin. For example, an overgrowth of blood vessels produces vascular birthmarks or haemangiomas; an overgrowth of pigment cells produces congenital naevi or moles.

Is Vitamin E good for scars?

Anecdotal reports claim that vitamin E speeds wound healing and improves the cosmetic outcome of burns and other wounds. Many lay people use vitamin E on a regular basis to improve the outcome of scars and several physicians recommend topical vitamin E after skin surgery or resurfacing.

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 return after laser?

Keep in mind that laser treatments may not get rid of the birthmark entirely (though some birthmarks disappear completely after treatment). Plus, over time the birthmark may come back and need to be retreated.

Can I laser my birthmark?

Laser is used to treat skin birthmarks, such as brown/black spots and vascular lesions (pink or red marks caused by abnormal blood vessels). Vascular lesions include port wine stains and haemangiomas (strawberry naevus).

Can you shave a birthmark?

It is not recommended to shave or wax hairy birthmarks since it traumatises the birthmark, but the hair can be carefully trimmed with scissors.

Do birthmark removal creams work?

Answer: Birthmark creams don’t work There are many types of birthmarks, but I can answer for all of them that creams will not work to remove any type of birthmark. I think you should see a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon for an evaluation and recommendations. Don’t waste your money on creams.

What causes brown birthmarks?

Pigmented birthmarks are caused by an overgrowth of the cells that produce color in our skin. There are three types of pigmented birthmarks: café-au-lait spots, moles and Mongolian spots. Pigmented birthmarks can be flat or raised with regular or irregular borders and color that ranges from brown to black to blue.