Birthmark Treatments Bellingham WA

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

Local Businesses

Blackburn James

1-360-676-0972
3001 Squalicum Parkway Suite 5
Bellingham, WA 98225


Centre For Facial Plastic & Laser Surgery

1-360-733-0640
2940 Squalicum Parkway
Bellingham, WA 98225


Elizabeth Katrina Ross

(360) 676-1470
3614 Meridian – Ste 200
Bellingham, WA 98225


James Helen A

1-360-676-0972
3001 Squalicum Parkway Suite 5
Bellingham, WA 98225


Robert B Buchholz Facs

1509 Mill Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225


Richard Lynn Gardner

360-676-1470
3614 Meridian St
Bellingham, WA 98225


Dank, Jan P – Dermatology & Laser Ctr Nw

(360) 676-1470
2118 Riverside Dr Ste 105
Bellingham, WA 98225


Bellingham Ear Nose Throat & Facial Plastic Surgery

1-360-733-0640
2940 Squalicum Parkway Suite 203
Bellingham, WA 98225


Hecht Aesthetic Center

(360) 738-3223
929 E College Way
Bellingham, WA 98225


Dank, Jan

360-676-1470
3614 Meridian St Ste 200
Bellingham, WA 98225


Mark Doherty

(360) 738-2200
4545 Cordata Pkwy
Bellingham, WA 98226


Elizabeth K Ross

360-676-1470
3614 Meridian St Ste 200
Bellingham, WA 98225


Ross, Elizabeth

212-334-1155
3614 Meridian St Ste 200
Bellingham, WA 98225


Bruce Bowden

360-647-0220
2979 Squalicum Parkway
Bellingham, WA 98225


Bruce Allen Bowden

360-647-0220
2075 Barkley Blvd Ste 220
Bellingham, WA 98226


Baader William

1-360-676-1277
3015 Squalicum Parkway Suite 240
Bellingham, WA 98225


Gilbert, Stan

360-676-1470
3614 Meridian St Ste 200
Bellingham, WA 98225


Elizabeth Mary Vennos

(360) 647-2188
2075 Barkley Blvd – Suite 230
Bellingham, WA 98226


Helen James

(360) 676-0972
3001 Squalicum Parkway Suite 5
Bellingham, WA 98225


Brick, Judy – Dermatology & Laser Ctr Nw

(360) 676-1470
1601 William Way Ste A
Bellingham, WA 98225


Birthmark Treatments FAQ in Bellingham, WA

What are the 4 types of birthmarks?

Macular stains. Also called salmon patches, angel kisses, or stork bites, these faint red marks are the most common type of vascular birthmark. Hemangiomas. Port-wine stains. Café-au-lait spots. Mongolian spots. Moles (congenital nevi, hairy nevus).

Are brown birthmarks permanent?

Most birthmarks are permanent, but a few types fade as a child grows. Birthmarks are common and usually harmless. But some may require treatment for cosmetic reasons or because of rapid growth. Still others may be a sign of an underlying disease.

Is there a cream to remove birthmarks?

Timolol. Another medication that can shrink a birthmark, such as a hemangioma, is Timolol. Unlike propranolol, it is applied topically to the birthmark.

How can I fade my birthmarks?

medicines – to reduce blood flow to the birthmark, which can slow down its growth and make it lighter in colour. laser therapy – where heat and light are used to make the birthmark smaller and lighter (it works best if started between 6 months and 1 year of age)

Does olive oil get rid of birthmarks?

Containing moisturizing capabilities, if used on your skin, hair, or nail beds, it can make you feel revitalized. However, just because it’s moisturizing, it doesn’t mean that olive oil will be able to get rid of your birthmark.

How can I fade my birthmark naturally?

Dab a few drops of lemon juice on the birthmark, leave it for at least 20 minutes, wash it off with warm water and then dry your skin off with a clean towel. Repeat this process at least three times a day until the birthmark has faded.

Can Vaseline remove marks?

Use Vaseline® Jelly for Scars By sealing in moisture it also helps to reduce dryness of scarred skin, once your skin has healed. This may help to improve the appearance of scars, making the skin look smoother and softer, as well as help to reduce itchiness caused by dryness.

How can I flatten my birthmark?

Shaving or surgery physically removes the birthmark, whereas lasers shrink blood vessels to make vascular birthmarks less visible. Medication is also used to shrink certain birthmarks, like some hemangiomas.

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.

Why is the birthmark important?

Georgiana’s birthmark symbolizes mortality. According to the narrator, every living thing is flawed in some way, nature’s way of reminding us that every living thing eventually dies. The hand-shaped mark on Georgiana’s cheek is the one blemish on an otherwise perfect being, a blemish that marks her as mortal.