Birthmark Treatments Paterson NJ

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

Local Businesses

Bisan Medical

(973) 345-0444
1029 Main St – Ste 4
Paterson, NJ 07503


St Joseph’S Regional Med Ctr

(973) 754-2000
703 Main St
Paterson, NJ 07503


Alex Sarkodie

(862) 264-1255
641 Broadway
Paterson, NJ 07514


Arfaa Mah

(973) 881-0441
456 E 18Th St
Paterson, NJ 07514


Bollu Janardhan

(973) 754-9600
32 Hine St – Ste 10
Paterson, NJ 07503


Brar Harleen

(973) 684-3434
680 Broadway
Paterson, NJ 07514


Vibhakar Baxi

(973) 256-0141
1031 Mcbride Ave # D204
Paterson, NJ 07544


Batista Pediatrics Llc

(973) 742-7720
156 Market St
Paterson, NJ 07505


Silvio Podda

(973) 754-2413
703 Main Street St. Joseph’S Children’S Center Craniofacial Ctr.
Paterson, NJ 07503


Alburquerque L Pa

(973) 684-2247
412 Park Ave
Paterson, NJ 07504


Ahmed Faruk

(973) 956-8973
231 Union Ave
Paterson, NJ 07502


Asokan Rengaswamy

(973) 523-3400
183 Illinois Ave
Paterson, NJ 07503


Biehl Michael

(973) 754-2354
703 Main St
Paterson, NJ 07503


Aqel Mahmoud

(973) 523-9090
355 21St Ave
Paterson, NJ 07501


Agarwal Ashoke

(973) 684-8617
715 Broadway – Ste 1
Paterson, NJ 07514


Mathias Zemel

973-279-1232
675 Broadway
Paterson, NJ 07514


Birthmark Treatments FAQ in Paterson, NJ

How many treatments does it take to remove a birthmark?

In our experience, the best results occur when a series of treatments, usually between four and six, take place over two or three years. The length of each treatment session varies according to whether your child has treatment under general anaesthetic or local anaesthetic and the characteristics of their birthmark.

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 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 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.

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 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.

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).

What is a beauty mark vs birthmark?

Moles and birthmarks are not necessarily one in the same, but they can be easily confused as a mole can be present at birth. Some doctors do consider a mole as a “beauty mark” as it is a pigmentated area. However, birthmarks are flat and located on the surface of the skin, while a mole will protrude above the skin.

Can I remove birthmark without surgery?

Yes. Most types of birthmarks can be removed with laser treatments. The laser used depends upon the type and colour of the birthmark being removed. In some rare cases and depending on the size, surgical excision might be necessary to remove a birthmark.

Are 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.

Can a birthmark be removed completely?

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.

What are the different types of birthmarks?

Strawberry hemangioma. Medical name: Superficial infantile hemangioma. Deep hemangioma (he-man-gee-oh-ma) Medical name: Cavernous infantile hemangioma. Salmon patch. Medical name: Nevus simplex. Nevus sebaceous (knee-vus seh-bay-ceous)