Birthmark Treatments Sterling VA

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

Local Businesses

David Berman

703-406-2444
14 Pidgeon Hill Dr Ste 100
Sterling, VA 20165


Peter Klainer

(703) 421-6000
46396 Benedict Drive Suite 330
Sterling, VA 20164


Andrew Lori R Faap

(703) 444-2100
46440 Benedict Dr
Sterling, VA 20164


Hess, Christopher – Hess Plastic Surgery

(703) 752-6608
21135 Whitfield Pl Ste 103
Sterling, VA 20165


Douglas Cary Semler

703-433-0500
46175 Westlake Dr Ste 410
Sterling, VA 20165


Neerja Rao Mattay

703-450-5959
14 Pidgeon Hill Dr Ste 340
Sterling, VA 20165


Douglas S Richardson

703-430-3939
21495 Ridgetop Cir Ste 204
Sterling, VA 20166


Peter Scott Klainer

703-421-6000
46396 Benedict Dr Ste 330
Sterling, VA 20164


Dulles Cosmetic Surgery & Skin

(703) 406-2444
14 Pidgeon Hill Dr Ste 100
Sterling, VA 20165


Douglas C Semler

(703) 433-0500
46175 Westlake Dr – STE 410
Sterling, VA 20165


Lisa Ann Fox

703-437-0800
14 Pidgeon Hill Dr Ste 220
Sterling, VA 20165


Peter Klainer

703-421-6000
46396 Benedict Dr Ste 330
Sterling, VA 20164


Dwana Shabazz

(703) 450-5959
14 Pidgeon Hill Dr
Sterling, VA 20165


Shervin Naderi

(703) 406-2444
14 Pidgeon Hill Dr Ste 100
Sterling, VA 20165


Ayman Boutros

703-430-4400
21475 Ridgetop Cir Ste 300
Sterling, VA 20166


Archer Heidi K

(703) 433-1700
46165 Westlake Dr
Sterling, VA 20165


Douglas Richardson

(703) 430-3939
21495 Ridgetop Cir Ste 20
Sterling, VA 20166


Choudhry Park & Roberts

(703) 430-2070
46161 Westlake Dr. Suite 210
Sterling, VA 20165


Douglas Scott Richardson

(703) 439-3939
21495 Ridgetop Cir – Suite 204
Sterling, VA 20166


Douglas C Semler

(703) 443-0500
46175 Westlake Dr Ste 410
Sterling, VA 20165


Birthmark Treatments FAQ in Sterling, VA

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.

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.

Does IPL get rid of birthmarks?

IPL treatments close off the blood vessels forming the birthmark that eventually causes it to fade. They also work on flat pigmented birthmarks, but not on raised birthmarks.

How can I remove birthmarks naturally?

Natural birthmark removal methods Dab a few drops of lemon juice on the birthmark, leave it for at least 20 minutes, wash it off with warm water and then dry your skin off with a clean towel. Repeat this process at least three times a day until the birthmark has faded.

At what age do birthmarks stop growing?

They usually appear at around one to four weeks of age, then get bigger – sometimes quite quickly – for a few months. They stop growing between six and 12 months of age, then gradually disappear over the next few years. The skin of the birthmark is as strong as any other skin.

Should you remove birthmarks?

Reasons for Birthmark Removal Most birthmarks do not pose serious health risks or require treatment. Many fade with time and only require observation. However, parents of infants and children with birthmarks can have great concern, especially when the birthmark is very large or in a visible location.

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.

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.

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.

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).

Which cream can I use to remove dark spots?

Blue Nectar Natural Vitamin C Face Cream. Glowpink Dark Spot Corrector Cream. Re’ Equil Skin Radiance Cream. Eeza Anti Blemish Face Cream. Dermafique Age Defying Nuit Regenerating Cream. DERMATOUCH Skin Radiance Cream. AURAVEDIC Dark Spot Removal Cream. Mamaearth Skin Correct Face Serum.

Can you shave birthmarks?

A shave excision treatment is used to permanently remove moles and birthmarks from the skin. Shave biopsies and punch biopsies are also used by dermatologists to evaluate skin lesions for skin cancer.