Birthmark Treatments Lawton OK

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

Local Businesses

Dr Jayesh Panchal

(580) 353-8200
540 Madison Oak Suite 600
Lawton, OK 73505


Vaughn, Gloria – Aesthetic Surgery & Laser Ctr

(580) 536-1800
Suite 260 525 Oak Centre
Lawton, OK 73501


Duus, Erlan C – Aesthetic Surgery & Laser Ctr

(580) 536-1800
325 E Sonterra Blvd Ste 110
Lawton, OK 73501


Ross C Hensley

(580) 248-7500
4417 W Gore Blvd Ste 7
Lawton, OK 73505


Roundtree, Joe – Roundtree Joe

(580) 353-0314
4208 Sw Lee Blvd
Lawton, OK 73505


Erlan Duus

(580) 536-1800
3608 Ne Richmond Street
Lawton, OK 73507


Aesthetic Surgery & Laser Center Of Texoma

(580)536-1800
540 Madison Oak Suite 540
Lawton, OK 73505


Joe Roundtree

(580) 353-0314
4208 Sw Lee Blvd
Lawton, OK 73505


Cosmetic Laser Center

(580) 510-7067
540 Madison Oak Drive
Lawton, OK 73505


Allergy Ear Nose & Throat Institute

(580) 536-8844
19234 Stone Hue Suite 101
Lawton, OK 73505


Joe Mark Roundtree

580-353-0314
4208 Sw Lee Blvd
Lawton, OK 73505


Ross Hensley

(580) 248-7500
4417 W Gore Blvd – Ste 7
Lawton, OK 73505


Erlan C Duus

(580) 536-1800
5604 Sw Lee Blvd – Suite 310
Lawton, OK 73505


Aesthetic Surgery & Laser Center

(580) 536-1800
525 Oak Centre Dr Ste 110
Lawton, OK 73505


Joe Mark Roundtree

(580) 353-0314
4208 Sw Lee Blvd
Lawton, OK 73505


Ross Charles Hensley

580-248-7500
4417 W Gore Blvd Ste 7
Lawton, OK 73505


Hensley, Ross C – Ross C Hensley Incorporated

(580) 248-7500
4417 W Gore Blvd, #7
Lawton, OK 73505


Erlan Caryle Duus

580-536-1800
5604 Sw Lee Blvd Ste 310
Lawton, OK 73505


Birthmark Treatments FAQ in Lawton, OK

Can laser treatment remove birthmarks?

Birthmarks Laser Removal – This kind of treatment process is most suitable for vascular birthmarks, and a pulsed dye laser is used to destroy the blood vessels causing the mark/blemish. Birthmark Laser removal can also be used for pigmented birthmarks to get rid of all the excess melanin pigment in the cells.

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.

How can I hide birthmarks on my face?

1 Use a Foundation Brush. If you’re trying to cover up your spots and dots then you should consider using a foundation brush. 2 Try Colored Concealer. 3 Use Loose Powder. 4 Don’t Forget Highlighter. 5 Use a Camouflaging Makeup. 6 Try a Birthmark Removal Cream. 7 Show It off Proudly.

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.

What do birthmarks mean medically?

Birthmarks are areas of discolored and/or raised skin that are apparent at birth or within a few weeks of birth. Birthmarks are made up of malformed pigment cells or blood vessels. Although the cause of birthmarks is not known, most of them are benign (noncancerous) and do not require treatment.

What does a normal birthmark look like?

Congenital Melanocytic Nevi (Moles) These birthmarks are common, found in 1-3% of newborns. Congenital nevi can look very different from each other. Most are brown, but they may also have shades of pink, red, or black. Sometimes they have bumps or hair, and they may become rough or raised.

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.

Why do birthmarks get bigger?

These birthmarks form when skin cells produce an excess of melanin, which is the body’s natural pigment. Café-au-lait birthmarks generally don’t fade and may get bigger or darker over time. Most are harmless.

What kind of birthmark is rare?

Nevus Sebaceous “This type of birthmark is very rare but it is important because it has a high risk of developing into basal cell skin cancer. It is one of the few birthmarks that may be surgically removed at an early age to prevent it from becoming cancerous,” says Miller.

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.

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.

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.

What are birthmarks made of?

Birthmarks are made up of malformed pigment cells or blood vessels. Although the cause of birthmarks is not known, most of them are benign (noncancerous) and do not require treatment. Babies with birthmarks should be examined and diagnosed by a health care provider.