Birthmark Treatments Greenville NC

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

Local Businesses

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

(252) 752-1406
2577 Stantonsburg Rd
Greenville, NC 27834


Walter Ray Gammon

252-752-4125
1705 W 6Th St
Greenville, NC 27834


Charles M Phillips

(252) 744-1122
1204 E Fire Tower Rd
Greenville, NC 27858


Franklin, Joseph – Greenville Plastic Surgery

(252) 758-6627
400 Spring Forest Rd
Greenville, NC 27858


Brown, Marjorie – Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

(252) 752-1406
2577 Stantonsburg Rd
Greenville, NC 27858


Valerie B Laing

(252) 744-2207
600 Moye Blvd
Greenville, NC 27834


Paul Samuel Camnitz

252-752-5227
Po Box 5007
Greenville, NC 27835


Richard Rizzuti

(252) 758-6627
400 Spring Forest Road
Greenville, NC 27834


Medstat Center

(919) 736-9699

Greenville, NC 27833


Marcus Sailer Albernaz

252-752-5227
Po Box 5007
Greenville, NC 27835


Ecu Physicians

(252) 744-5291
600 Medical Dr
Greenville, NC 27834


Cameron Smith

(252) 752-4124
1705 W 6Th St Ste G
Greenville, NC 27834


Richard James Murphy

252-752-4124
1705 W 6Th St Ste G
Greenville, NC 27834


Richard Zeri

(252) 744-5291
600 Medical Drive
Greenville, NC 27834


Alamance Ear Nose & Throat Llp

(336)538-1966
1236 Huffman Mill Road
Greenville, NC 27834


Richard Stewart Lewis

252-752-4124
1705 W 6Th St
Greenville, NC 27834


Mary Helen Allen Hutchinson

252-752-4124
1705 W 6Th St Ste G
Greenville, NC 27834


Andrea Waddell

252-744-2552
600 Moye Blvd
Greenville, NC 27834


Carla A Fisher

Brody School Of Medicine Pcmh-Ta301
Greenville, NC 27834


Judie Lynne Garrison

252-758-6627
400 Spring Forest Rd
Greenville, NC 27834


Birthmark Treatments FAQ in Greenville, NC

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.

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 you lighten a birthmark?

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.

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)

What kind of birthmarks are rare?

Venous Malformations These birthmarks are very rare. A vascular malformation is a tangle of blood vessels that are usually bigger and more protruding than other blood vessel birthmarks. Venous malformations do not fade away over time and often need to be treated.

Why do birthmarks suddenly appear?

Researchers are not sure why moles suddenly appear later in life. Most that do are benign and occur likely because of age, prescription drug use, sunburn or extensive sun exposure and genetic mutations. Any mole that appears and looks unordinary can be a cause for concern.

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.

Can you freeze off a birthmark?

Freezing — Liquid nitrogen can be sprayed or swabbed onto the mole. This freezes the mole’s cells and they die. The mole will peel off in a week or two. Burning — An electric current that heats a wire can be used to burn off moles.

What is the most common birthmark?

Salmon patches (also called stork bites, angel kisses, or macular stains) are the most common type of birthmark.

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.

What is a royal birthmark?

9 According to Bloch, belief in the royal birthmark—a mysterious mark on sovereigns’ bodies indicating their royal status—was “one of the most lively superstitions in the Middle Ages,” which gives “a deep insight into the popular mind.”10 It provides evidence of the concept of the sacred and miraculous nature of …