Birthmark Treatments Dover DE

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

Local Businesses

Asher Carey

(302) 678-3443
Suite 370 200 Banning Street
Dover, DE 19904


Brathwaite, Lindsay

302-478-8532
230 Beiser Blvd Ste 201
Dover, DE 19904


Stephen Gary Cooper

(302) 674-3752
826 S Governors Ave
Dover, DE 19904


Delaware Plastic & Rcnstrctv

(302) 674-4865
896 S State St
Dover, DE 19901


Jane Hewon Kim

302-736-1320
740 S New St
Dover, DE 19904


Abad-Santos, Cris – Abad-Santos – New Beginning Counseling And Medical Spa, Llc

(302) 730-4907
1006 W State College Rd, Ste 201
Dover, DE 19904


Carey Iii, Asher B – Carey Cosmetic Surgery Ctr

(302) 678-3443
644 S Queen St # 104
Dover, DE 19901


Ent & Facial Plastic Surgery

(302) 674-3752
826 S Governors Ave
Dover, DE 19904


New Beginning Counseling And Medical Spa, Llc

(302) 730-4907
1006 W State College Rd, Ste 201
Dover, DE 19904


Joseph F Andrews

(302) 736-1800
737 S Queen St – Suite 1
Dover, DE 19904


Dr.Joseph Andrews

(302) 736-1800
Ste 1, 737 South Queen Street
Dover, DE 19904


Gleadow, Gloria – Ent & Facial Plastic Surgery

(302) 674-3752
826 S Governors Ave
Dover, DE 19901


Asher Burton Carey

302-678-3443
644 S Queen St
Dover, DE 19904


Joseph Andrews

(302) 734-8606
737 S Queen St Ste 1
Dover, DE 19904


Dr.David Schmidt

(302) 674-4865
1695 S State St, Suite B
Dover, DE 19901


David E Schmidt

(302) 674-4865
896 S State St
Dover, DE 19901


David Schmidt

(302) 674-4865
Edan Hill Medical Center Suite 230
Dover, DE 19904


David Ernest Schmidt Jr

302-674-4865
896 S State St
Dover, DE 19901


Caulk, Joan – David L Schmidt Pa

(302) 674-4865
896 S State St
Dover, DE 19901


Lindsay M Brathwaite

302-677-1273
230 Beiser Blvd Ste 201
Dover, DE 19904


Birthmark Treatments FAQ in Dover, DE

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Can I tattoo over birthmark?

In short, the answer to your question is yes — you can get a tattoo over a birthmark. There are tattoo artists all over the country who will willingly allow you to put a tattoo over any part of your body, no matter the issues it may cause down the road.

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.

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.

How long does it take to remove a birthmark with laser?

Birthmark removal treatment can take as little as 10 minutes, and the procedure can be carried out safely by a qualified doctor using a special type of laser.

Can Microneedling remove birthmarks?

If you do have a birthmark that you’d like to remove, we provide photodynamic therapy and microneedling with radiofrequency to stimulate the growth of healthy, new skin cells. * Learn more about photodynamic therapy here and microneedling here.

When should I be worried about my birthmark?

Because port wine stains and certain hemangiomas can be disfiguring and embarrassing for children, Rozell-Shannon advises parents to consult with a vascular birthmarks specialist if their child’s birthmark has gotten larger or darker, or isn’t diminishing on its own.

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.

Do birthmarks get worse?

Most birthmarks are not serious, and some go away on their own. Some stay the same or get worse as you get older. Usually birthmarks are only a concern for your appearance. But certain types can increase your risk of skin cancer.