Birthmark Treatments Los Angeles CA

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

Local Businesses

Ronald J Koch

213-664-6902
2125 Ames St
Los Angeles, CA 90027


John M Roesler, Facial Plastic Surgery

(818) 609-7200
814 S Westgate Ave, Ste 103
Los Angeles, CA 90049


Moy, Lisa – Moy-Fincher Medical Group

(310) 794-7422
100 Ucla Medical Plz Ste 590
Los Angeles, CA 90024


Hair Aesthetic Institute

(310) 479-4247
11500 W Olympic Blvd # 315
Los Angeles, CA 90024


Pearl Grimes

323-467-4389
5670 Wilshire Blvd Ste 650
Los Angeles, CA 90036


Motykie, Gary – Beverly Hills Body

(310) 276-3183
13071 Brookhurst St Ste 170
Los Angeles, CA 90010


Debra Stafford

(323) 954-9161
1110 Coast Village Circle
Los Angeles, CA 90036


Robert Daniel Leibowitz

(310) 659-5692
8631 W 3Rd St – Suite 635e
Los Angeles, CA 90048


Watson, James – Watson James

(310) 825-5510
101 The City Dr S
Los Angeles, CA 90010


Gutstein, Robert A – Gutstein Robert A

(310) 277-0910
1801 W. Romneya Drive Suite 302
Los Angeles, CA 90010


Ryan Osborne

310-657-0123
8631 W 3Rd St Ste 945E
Los Angeles, CA 90048


Harry Levitt

393 S Beverly Glen Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90024


Chahin, Fadi – Masteringvoiceover.Com

(310) 825-5510
11100 Warner Ave Ste 202
Los Angeles, CA 90010


Kulber, David – Kulber David

(310) 423-5900
1950 Sunny Crest Drive Ste 3800
Los Angeles, CA 90010


Dermatology Consultation

(310) 917-3376
200 Ucla Medical Plz, #465
Los Angeles, CA 90024


Tearston Gary M

(310) 659-5502
1801 16Th Street Suite A
Los Angeles, CA 90048


Eliseo R Arevalo

626-303-1519
4863 Eagle Rock Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90041


Stanley P Frileck Facs

310-820-1491
11980 San Vicente Boulevard Suite 110 Brentwood Pl
Los Angeles, CA 90049


Jeffrey R Antimarino

323-442-6481
1510 San Pablo St Ste 514
Los Angeles, CA 90033


Kodi K Azari

200 Medical Plaza,
Los Angeles, CA 90095


Birthmark Treatments FAQ in Los Angeles, CA

Can a brown birthmark be removed?

Some birthmarks are suitable for surgical excision, which will completely remove the birthmark but will leave a scar. If you are interested in surgical treatment you will need to see a plastic surgeon. Your GP may be able to advise you further. Some birthmarks are suitable for laser treatment to fade the brown pigment.

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.

Why is the birthmark important?

Georgiana’s birthmark symbolizes mortality. According to the narrator, every living thing is flawed in some way, nature’s way of reminding us that every living thing eventually dies. The hand-shaped mark on Georgiana’s cheek is the one blemish on an otherwise perfect being, a blemish that marks her as mortal.

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.

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.

Are brown birthmarks permanent?

Most birthmarks are permanent, but a few types fade as a child grows. Birthmarks are common and usually harmless. But some may require treatment for cosmetic reasons or because of rapid growth. Still others may be a sign of an underlying disease.

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.

Is it rare to have a brown birthmark?

Café-au-lait spots are named for their light brown color: “Café-au-lait” means “coffee with milk” in French. Although some are present at birth, most café-au-lait spots appear well after a child is born. They are relatively common—as many as 30 percent of children have a café-au-lait birthmark by age 6.

Can I laser my birthmark?

Laser is used to treat skin birthmarks, such as brown/black spots and vascular lesions (pink or red marks caused by abnormal blood vessels). Vascular lesions include port wine stains and haemangiomas (strawberry naevus).

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.

Can you shave a birthmark?

It is not recommended to shave or wax hairy birthmarks since it traumatises the birthmark, but the hair can be carefully trimmed with scissors.