Birthmark Treatments Wilmington DE

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

Local Businesses

Larned David C

(302) 655-7600
2300 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 3A
Wilmington, DE 19806


Eric Oliet

(302) 655-9656
800 Delaware Ave
Wilmington, DE 19801


Sherry Shi Li

302-478-8532
Ste 107 Webster Building
Wilmington, DE 19810


Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Of Delaware Pa

1-302-656-0214
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806


Sarita Dewan Bansal

302-656-4080
2300 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 4C
Wilmington, DE 19806


J. Joseph Danyo

(302) 888-0508
3701 Kennett Pike Suite 400A
Wilmington, DE 19807


Gabriel Jr, Timoteo R – Family Ear Nose & Throat Phys

(302) 998-0300
1941 Limestone Rd # 210
Wilmington, DE 19801


Mehdi Balakhani

302-368-8900
2319 Pennsylvania Ave
Wilmington, DE 19806


Dr.Michael Rosenthal

(302) 652-3469
2300 Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806


Christopher Saunders

1-302-652-3331

Wilmington, DE 19801


Joseph Napoli

(302) 651-6301
Department Of Surgery 1600 Rockland Road
Wilmington, DE 19803


Maurice A Thew

(302) 478-1213
3516 Silverside Rd
Wilmington, DE 19810


Imber, Cindy – Ears-Nose-Throat & Facial

(302) 478-9878
2700 Silverside Rd # 3A
Wilmington, DE 19801


Ears-Nose-Throat & Facial

(302) 478-9878
2700 Silverside Rd Ste 3A
Wilmington, DE 19810


Michael K Rosenthal, Do

302-652-3469
2300 Pennsylvania Ave
Wilmington, DE 19806


Brandywine Cosmetic Surgery

(302) 652-3331
410 Foulk Rd Ste 201
Wilmington, DE 19803


Paul M Imber, Do

302-478-9878
2700 Silverside Rd Ste 3A
Wilmington, DE 19810


Wilmington Otolaryngology

(302) 658-0404
2300 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 2A
Wilmington, DE 19806


Edward Weinstein

(302) 998-8474
2390 Limestone Rd
Wilmington, DE 19808


Larned, David C – Larned David C

(302) 655-7600
2300 Pennsylvania Ave # 3A
Wilmington, DE 19801


Birthmark Treatments FAQ in Wilmington, DE

Can birthmarks turn cancerous?

Most birthmarks, such as the common port wine stains and strawberry marks, carry no risk of developing into a cancer. But a very rare type, called a giant congenital melanocytic naevus, can develop into a melanoma if it is larger than 20cm.

How do you cover up brown birthmarks?

Camouflage make-up can be used to conceal many birthmarks, whether on a daily basis or for that special occasion. There are a variety of products available with many high street make-up brands produce complete cover foundations; however there are also companies specialising in skin camouflage.

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.

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 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.

Can permanent makeup cover birthmarks?

Scar & Birthmark Camouflage: Cosmetic tattooing can successfully cover or reduce the visibility of many types of birthmarks and scars.

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.

Can lasers be used to remove birthmarks and tattoos?

How does Laser work to remove Tattoo/birthmarks? Laser beams penetrate skin upto the level of tattooed ink/pigmented birth mark and break it down into small particles. These fragmented particles are slowly cleared from that site by body’s own defense cells and eventually tattoo is cleared in 6 to 8 sittings.

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 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)

Can Chemical peels remove 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 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).

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.