Birthmark Treatments Lapeer MI

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

Local Businesses

Stanley Szumiak Roland

(810) 667-9000
610 N Main St
Lapeer, MI 48446


Frederick W Roberts, Do

810-245-7766
3273 Davison Rd
Lapeer, MI 48446


Roberts, Frederick

810-245-7766
3273 Davison Rd Ste 5
Lapeer, MI 48446


Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery

(810) 664-7640
2615 Northgate Dr
Lapeer, MI 48446


Roland, Stanley

810-662-9000
610 N Main St
Lapeer, MI 48446


Dermatology Cosmetic Care

(810) 667-9000
610 N Main St
Lapeer, MI 48446


Stanley S. Roland- Do Pc

(810)667-9000
2814 Northgate Dr Ste 2
Lapeer, MI 48446


Roland, Stanley S Do – Dermatology Cosmetic Care

(810) 667-9000
610 N Main St
Lapeer, MI 48446


Stanley S Roland, Do

810-667-9000
610 N Main St
Lapeer, MI 48446


Roberts, Frederick W Do – Roberts Dermatology Ctr Pc

(810) 245-7766
3273 Davison Rd, #5
Lapeer, MI 48446


Frederick William Roberts

(810) 245-7766
3273 Davison Rd – Ste 5
Lapeer, MI 48446


Birthmark Treatments FAQ in Lapeer, MI

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.

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 vitamin E or C better 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.

Do birthmarks come from parents?

Hereditary – Some people have birthmarks due to their genes. For example, a child may have the same type of birthmark as a father, mother, grandparent, aunt, or uncle. In some cases, the birthmark appears in the exact same spot as the relative!

What kind of birthmarks go away?

Most dermal melanocytosis birthmarks, which used to be called Mongolian spots, gradually fade. Many disappear by the toddler years. The majority of them are harmless and do not need treatment. In rare cases, these birthmarks may be associated with genetic conditions.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

How do you prevent birthmarks?

There is no known way to prevent birthmarks. People with birthmarks should use a good quality sunscreen when outdoors in order to prevent complications.

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.