Birthmark Treatments Long Branch NJ

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

Local Businesses

John Taylor

(732) 483-1800
48 Pavilion Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740


Ronald Kristan

732-796-7009
279 3Rd Ave Ste 204
Long Branch, NJ 07740


Monmouth Medical Center – Patient Services- Ambulatory Surgery Center

(732)923-7830
300 2Nd Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740


John Taylor

(732) 493-3854
48 Pavilion Ave
Long Branch, NJ 07740


Monmouth Ophthalmic Associates Pa

(732)222-7373
279 3Rd Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740


Benjamin Cohen

732-222-8323
279 3Rd Ave Ste 603
Long Branch, NJ 07740


Stanley Norman Katz

(732) 740-5953
523 Westwood Ave
Long Branch, NJ 07740


Philip Lobuono

(732) 229-7220
147 Pavilion Ave
Long Branch, NJ 07740


Makhija Mohan

(732) 222-7509
279 3Rd Ave Ste 403
Long Branch, NJ 07740


Rienzo Albert A

(732) 870-1444
279 3Rd Ave Ste 601
Long Branch, NJ 07740


Cranmer Ambulatory Surgery Center

(732) 923-7830
300 2Nd Ave
Long Branch, NJ 07740


Atlantic Eye Physicians

732-222-7373
279 Third Avenue, Suite 204
Long Branch, NJ 07740


Walter M Ryan

908-775-8305
113 Riviera Dr
Long Branch, NJ 07740


Dr.John Taylor

(732) 483-1800
48 Pavilion Avenue
Long Branch, NJ 07740


John M Taylor

(732) 483-1800
48 Pavilion Ave
Long Branch, NJ 07740


Allure Plastic Surgery Center

(732) 483-1800
48 Pavilion Ave
Long Branch, NJ 07740


Benjamin Cohen

(732) 222-8323
279 3Rd Ave # 603
Long Branch, NJ 07740


Birthmark Treatments FAQ in Long Branch, NJ

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.

How do you hide a brown birthmark?

Camouflage make-up can be used to conceal many birthmarks, whether on a daily basis or for that special occasion. There are a variety of products available with many high street make-up brands produce complete cover foundations; however there are also companies specialising in skin camouflage.

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.

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.

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!

Can lasers be used to remove birthmarks and tattoos?

How does Laser work to remove Tattoo/birthmarks? Laser beams penetrate skin upto the level of tattooed ink/pigmented birth mark and break it down into small particles. These fragmented particles are slowly cleared from that site by body’s own defense cells and eventually tattoo is cleared in 6 to 8 sittings.

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.

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.

What do cancerous birthmarks look like?

One part of a mole or birthmark doesn’t match the other. The edges are irregular, ragged, notched, or blurred. The color is not the same all over and may include shades of brown or black, sometimes with patches of pink, red, white, or blue.

Can birthmarks be harmful?

Usually birthmarks are only a concern for your appearance. But certain types can increase your risk of skin cancer. If your birthmark bleeds, hurts, itches, or becomes infected, call your health care provider.

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 permanent makeup cover birthmarks?

Scar & Birthmark Camouflage: Cosmetic tattooing can successfully cover or reduce the visibility of many types of birthmarks and scars.