Birthmark Treatments Torrance CA

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

Local Businesses

Yamamoto, Richard – Healthcare Partners Medical

(310) 214-0811
3565 Del Amo Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503


Kaplan, Harold – Celibre Medical Corporation

(800) 958-8602
23211 Hawthorne Blvd, #200
Torrance, CA 90505


Valentine, Phillip N – Healthcare Partners Medical

(310) 214-0811
3565 Del Amo Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503


Ringold, Joel – Ringold Joel

(310) 539-6040
3500 Lomita Blvd, #305
Torrance, CA 90505


Arlen Jay Millman

310-373-0515
3655 Lomita Blvd Ste 221
Torrance, CA 90505


John Mckissock

(310) 257-9425
Suite 150 3440 Lomita Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90505


Beyond Beautiful

(310) 325-2100
2802 Pacific Coast Hwy
Torrance, CA 90505


Roy B Blumenstrauch

310-543-4444
4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 220
Torrance, CA 90503


South Bay Aesthetics Plastic

(310) 539-6500
913 San Ramon Valley Blvd Ste 288
Torrance, CA 90505


Wang, Robert C – Robert C Wang Incorporated

(310) 326-7888
23730 Crenshaw Blvd
Torrance, CA 90505


Selbert Alan Chernila

3400 Lomita Blvd Ste 310
Torrance, CA 90505


Patricia Yun

(310) 792-5050
21311 Madrona Ave., #100D
Torrance, CA 90503


Low Joanne

1-310-829-0600

Torrance, CA 90501


Aronson And Rosenthal

1-310-325-8864
3440 Lomita Boulevard Suite 120
Torrance, CA 90505


Bray Facial Plastic Surgery

(310) 534-8300
4165 Blackhawk Plaza Circle Suite 150
Torrance, CA 90505


John Brian Boyd

310-530-4200
22930 Crenshaw Blvd Ste D
Torrance, CA 90505


Jay Granzow

2400 Balfour Rd Ste 230
Torrance, CA 90505


Marrone Alfred C

(310) 530-0300
2700 Grant St Ste 104
Torrance, CA 90505


Low Nelman C Facs

1-310-543-5990
20911 Earl Street Suite 260
Torrance, CA 90503


Richard Alan Yamamoto

(310) 214-0811
3565 Del Amo Blvd – 3rd Floor Dermatology
Torrance, CA 90503


Birthmark Treatments FAQ in Torrance, CA

How do you prevent birthmarks?

There is no known way to prevent birthmarks. People with birthmarks should use a good quality sunscreen when outdoors in order to prevent complications.

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 is a royal birthmark?

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Can birthmarks be harmful?

Usually birthmarks are only a concern for your appearance. But certain types can increase your risk of skin cancer. If your birthmark bleeds, hurts, itches, or becomes infected, call your health care provider.

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 you lighten brown birthmarks?

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 is the most common birthmark?

Salmon patches (also called stork bites, angel kisses, or macular stains) are the most common type of birthmark.

Does olive oil get rid of birthmarks?

Containing moisturizing capabilities, if used on your skin, hair, or nail beds, it can make you feel revitalized. However, just because it’s moisturizing, it doesn’t mean that olive oil will be able to get rid of your birthmark.

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.

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.

Should birthmarks be removed?

Many birthmarks do not require surgical intervention and either shrink and fade on their own or respond well to medication or laser therapy. However, our dermatologists may recommend surgery for some types of birthmarks.