Birthmark Treatments Pittsburgh PA

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

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Kareem M Abu-Elmagd

(412) 578-8436
300 Kauffman Bldg
Pittsburgh, PA 15275


West Penn Plstc Surgery

(412) 681-0238
4815 Liberty Ave # 235
Pittsburgh, PA 15224


English, Joseph

412-648-3263
3601 5Th Ave Fl 5
Pittsburgh, PA 15213


Bernard Irvin Cohen

412-231-1700
2 Allegheny Ctr
Pittsburgh, PA 15212


Gary S Weinstein

412-681-4220
3471 5Th Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213


John Mc Sorley Iii

412-683-1125
5200 Centre Ave Ste 718
Pittsburgh, PA 15232


Horvath, David

412-563-3554
110 Fort Couch Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15241


Louis Henry Martone

(412) 782-2302
100 Delafield Rd – Suite 202
Pittsburgh, PA 15215


Richard Thomas Vagley

415-345-7477
5989 Penn Cir S
Pittsburgh, PA 15206


Leo Mccafferty

(412) 687-2100
580 S. Aiken Avenue Suite 530
Pittsburgh, PA 15232


E. Douglas Newton

(412) 681-0238
1050 Bower Hill Road Ste 101
Pittsburgh, PA 15243


Richard Leo Raszewski

724-940-3223

Pittsburgh, PA 15236


Safyan, Susan

412-531-2663
660 Washington Rd Ste 201
Pittsburgh, PA 15228


Amelia Arianne Pare

412-831-2554
2535 Washington Road Suite 1121 Summerfield Common
Pittsburgh, PA 15241


Alexander S Silverman

412-884-1117
5001 Centre Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213


David Albert Horvath

412-563-3554
20 Cedar Blvd Ste 205
Pittsburgh, PA 15228


Diedwardo Christine A

1-412-648-9670
3550 Terrace Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213


Laser Hair Removal, Dr Roxana Barad

(412) 567-0605
4424 Penn Ave, Ste 102
Pittsburgh, PA 15224


W. P. Andrew Lee

(412) 383-8080
Scaife Hall 690 3550 Terrace Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15261


Clevenger Robert W

(412)366-3889
Passavant Profession
Pittsburgh, PA 15237


Birthmark Treatments FAQ in Pittsburgh, PA

What is a birthmark a symbol of?

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.

What are the 4 types of birthmarks?

Macular stains. Also called salmon patches, angel kisses, or stork bites, these faint red marks are the most common type of vascular birthmark. Hemangiomas. Port-wine stains. Café-au-lait spots. Mongolian spots. Moles (congenital nevi, hairy nevus).

Do birthmarks return after laser?

Keep in mind that laser treatments may not get rid of the birthmark entirely (though some birthmarks disappear completely after treatment). Plus, over time the birthmark may come back and need to be retreated.

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.

Can you freeze off a birthmark?

Freezing — Liquid nitrogen can be sprayed or swabbed onto the mole. This freezes the mole’s cells and they die. The mole will peel off in a week or two. Burning — An electric current that heats a wire can be used to burn off moles.

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.

Does everyone get a birthmark?

While birthmarks are common, not everyone has one. There’s no way to predict if a child will have a birthmark or not. Not having a birthmark isn’t a sign of a particular health condition or a cause for concern. Also, remember that many types of birthmarks fade as children get older.

Why do birthmarks suddenly appear?

Researchers are not sure why moles suddenly appear later in life. Most that do are benign and occur likely because of age, prescription drug use, sunburn or extensive sun exposure and genetic mutations. Any mole that appears and looks unordinary can be a cause for concern.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How painful is birthmark removal?

Recovery from birthmark removal treatments is an easy process, with minimal downtime and very little to no pain. Patients can expect to return to work and other normal activities the next day after having the procedure.

What is a brown birthmark called?

Congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN) are “moles” that are present at birth. They range in color from light brown to black and come in all shapes and sizes. Over time, CMN may darken, thicken or grow hair. One percent of babies are born with a CMN, but so-called “giant” CMN are much less common (1 in 50,000).

Do birthmark removal creams work?

Answer: Birthmark creams don’t work There are many types of birthmarks, but I can answer for all of them that creams will not work to remove any type of birthmark. I think you should see a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon for an evaluation and recommendations. Don’t waste your money on creams.