Birthmark Treatments Portage MI

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

Local Businesses

Elluru Raghu G

1-269-375-2300
4855 West Centre Avenue
Portage, MI 49024


David Charles Semler

(269) 321-7546
7775 Angling Rd
Portage, MI 49024


David Charles Semler

269-321-7546
7775 Angling Rd
Portage, MI 49024


Southwest Michigan Dermatology

(269) 321-7546
7775 Angling Rd
Portage, MI 49024


Mohney, Craig

269-321-1705
7775 Angling Rd
Portage, MI 49024


Plastic Surgery Of Kalamazoo

(269) 372-3000
6308 8Th Ave # 104
Portage, MI 49024


Weston, William

219-324-1790
6100 Newport Rd Ste 100
Portage, MI 49002


Plastic Surgery Of Kalamazoo P C

(269)372-3000
6308 8Th Avenue Suite 104
Portage, MI 49024


Kalamazoo Dermatology Pc

(269) 343-4679
6100 Newport Rd, Ste 100
Portage, MI 49002


Holley, Scott D – Great Lakes Hand Surgery

(269) 329-2900
N4W22370 Bluemound Rd # 100
Portage, MI 49081


Mike Charles Nave

269-372-3000
7901 S 12Th St Ste 100
Portage, MI 49024


Michael Nave

(269) 372-3000
7901 S. 12Th Street Suite 100
Portage, MI 49024


Alan Messinger

(269) 372-3000
7901 S. 12Th Street Suite 100
Portage, MI 49024


Gerald Dennis Karabin

269-343-4679
6100 Newport Rd Ste 100
Portage, MI 49002


Great Lakes Plastic Surgery

(269) 329-2900
6308 8Th Ave # 104
Portage, MI 49024


Kang Robert H

1-269-375-2300
4855 West Centre Avenue
Portage, MI 49024


Paul Wen-Shan Wang

269-343-4679
6100 Newport Rd Ste 100
Portage, MI 49002


Burkett Lynette Maccc A F

1-269-327-7200
3850 Glenkerry Court
Portage, MI 49024


Nave, Michael C – Plastic Surgery Of Kalamazoo

(269) 372-3000
N4W22370 Bluemound Rd # 100
Portage, MI 49081


Kang, Robert H – Kang Robert H

(269) 329-2900
N14W23900 Stone Ridge Dr
Portage, MI 49081


Birthmark Treatments FAQ in Portage, MI

Can you lighten a birthmark?

Laser treatment uses highly focused beams of light to reduce the size and lessen the color of birthmarks. This includes red birthmarks, such as strawberry hemangiomas and port wine stains; brown birthmarks, such as café au lait spots; and blue birthmarks, such as facial dermal melanocytosis.

What age can birthmarks be removed?

laser therapy – where heat and light are used to make the birthmark smaller and lighter (it works best if started between 6 months and 1 year of age)

Can Vaseline grow eyelashes?

Vaseline is an occlusive moisturizer that can be used effectively on dry skin and eyelashes. It can’t make eyelashes grow faster or longer, but it can moisturize them, making them look fuller and lusher.

Are birthmarks a disability?

Although there is no further explanation on what qualifies as a “severe disfigurement”, large birthmarks are widely considered to fall into this definition, especially if they are located in a visible area.

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).

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.

Are people with birthmarks rare?

Birthmarks are common. Research shows that about 10% of babies are born with a type of birthmark known as a hemangioma (he-man-gio-ma). Fortunately, most hemangiomas go away on their own by the time a child is 10 years old. Many disappear sooner.

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 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.

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 it OK to wax a birthmark?

While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that people avoid waxing skin with moles, varicose veins, or warts, there are plenty of other options such as tweezing, trimming, and snipping to try instead.

Why are birthmarks called?

Birthmarks get their name for one simple reason: They are marks that are present on the skin of a lot of newborn babies! A baby can develop birthmarks either before being born or soon after birth. One of the most common types of birthmarks is called a hemangioma (say: he-man-jee-OH-muh).

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.