Birthmark Treatments Falls Church VA

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

Local Businesses

William Epps

(202) 841-4197
201 N. Washington Street 1St Floor Plastic Surgery
Falls Church, VA 22046


Tham My Vien Thuy Tien

(703)536-4070
6051 Arlington Boulevard
Falls Church, VA 22044


Dr.Khoa Nguyen

(703) 237-1114
821 West Broad Street
Falls Church, VA 22046


Golomb, Herbert

703-533-0314
6060 Arlington Blvd
Falls Church, VA 22044


Herbert Stanley Golomb

703-533-2222
6060 Arlington Blvd
Falls Church, VA 22044


Khoa Quoc Nguyen

(703) 237-1114
821 W Broad St
Falls Church, VA 22046


Rotter Steven M

1-703-442-0300
8301 Old Courthouse Rd
Falls Church, VA 22043


Laser Hair Removal, Dr Wendy N Schwartz

(703) 531-8213
103 W Broad St, Ste 120
Falls Church, VA 22046


Fenner, Julie

703-776-7310
3300 Gallows Rd
Falls Church, VA 22042


Nguyen Khoa

(703) 237-1114
821 W Broad St
Falls Church, VA 22046


Brenda Jean Dintiman

703-648-2488
3404 Rose Ln
Falls Church, VA 22042


George F Miller Associates

(703)998-4111
4600 King St
Falls Church, VA 22041


John Thompson Burgess

(703) 237-4000
201 N Washington St
Falls Church, VA 22046


Gayle Masri Fridling

703-532-7211
6319 Castle Pl Ste 2C
Falls Church, VA 22044


Lam Vien Vinh

703-534-9677
6408 Seven Corners Pl Ste B
Falls Church, VA 22044


William Saml Sawchuk

703-532-7211
6319 Castle Pl Ste 2C
Falls Church, VA 22044


Khoa Quoc Nguyen

703-237-1114
821 W Broad St
Falls Church, VA 22046


Nguyen, Khon

703-237-7644
821 W Broad St
Falls Church, VA 22046


Birthmark Treatments FAQ in Falls Church, VA

Can birthmarks be treated?

Most other vascular birthmarks can be treated. Port-wine stains and some hemangiomas can be disfiguring and upsetting for children. Small hemangiomas in less visible locations usually don’t need treatment, as most shrink back into themselves by the time a child is 10.

Are birthmarks a disability?

Although there is no further explanation on what qualifies as a “severe disfigurement”, large birthmarks are widely considered to fall into this definition, especially if they are located in a visible area.

Are people with birthmarks rare?

Birthmarks are common. Research shows that about 10% of babies are born with a type of birthmark known as a hemangioma (he-man-gio-ma). Fortunately, most hemangiomas go away on their own by the time a child is 10 years old. Many disappear sooner.

Can I tattoo over birthmark?

In short, the answer to your question is yes — you can get a tattoo over a birthmark. There are tattoo artists all over the country who will willingly allow you to put a tattoo over any part of your body, no matter the issues it may cause down the road.

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.

What age do birthmarks appear?

They may not appear at birth, but often develop in the first 2 months. Strawberry hemangiomas are more common in premature babies and in girls. These birthmarks often grow in size for several months, and then gradually begin to fade. They may bleed or get infected in rare cases.

Does IPL get rid of birthmarks?

IPL treatments close off the blood vessels forming the birthmark that eventually causes it to fade. They also work on flat pigmented birthmarks, but not on raised birthmarks.

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.

Should birthmarks be removed?

Many birthmarks do not require surgical intervention and either shrink and fade on their own or respond well to medication or laser therapy. However, our dermatologists may recommend surgery for some types of birthmarks.

Can Microneedling remove birthmarks?

If you do have a birthmark that you’d like to remove, we provide photodynamic therapy and microneedling with radiofrequency to stimulate the growth of healthy, new skin cells. * Learn more about photodynamic therapy here and microneedling here.

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.

Is it OK to wax a birthmark?

While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that people avoid waxing skin with moles, varicose veins, or warts, there are plenty of other options such as tweezing, trimming, and snipping to try instead.