Birthmark Treatments Pontiac MI

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

Local Businesses

Starky, Alicia – Michigan Ear Nose & Throat

(248) 334-9490
1835 Downing Ave
Pontiac, MI 48340


Gupta, Raj – Gupta Raj

(248) 335-6010
2710 Saint Francis Dr # 310
Pontiac, MI 48340


Fellman, Arnold C – Fellman Arnold C

(248) 858-2255
1701 Baldwin Ave, #207
Pontiac, MI 48340


Piyush Raman, Do

248-689-1400
50 N Perry St
Pontiac, MI 48342


Arnold C Fellman

(248) 858-2255
1701 Baldwin Ave – Suite 207
Pontiac, MI 48340


Michelle Whiddon Foley

(248) 338-5392
50 N Perry St
Pontiac, MI 48342


Firas Karmo

(248) 858-6777
Suite 103 44555 Woodward Avenue
Pontiac, MI 48341


Maureen Therese Cliffel, Do

50 N Perry St
Pontiac, MI 48342


Ned Winkelman

(248) 334-3460
2710 St. Francis Drive Avalon Plas Surgery Center Suite 310
Pontiac, MI 48341


Bahu, Sam – Michigan Ear Nose & Throat

(248) 334-9490
999 Home Plz # 101
Pontiac, MI 48340


Succar, Bashar – Michigan Ear Nose & Throat

(248) 334-9490
999 Home Plz Ste 101
Pontiac, MI 48340


Michigan Ear Nose-Throat Assoc

(248) 334-9490
2055 Kimball Ave Ste 300
Pontiac, MI 48341


Bradley George Neuenschwander

(248) 338-5392
50 N Perry St
Pontiac, MI 48342


Arnold Charles Fellman

248-858-2255
1701 Baldwin Ave Ste 207
Pontiac, MI 48340


Birthmark Treatments FAQ in Pontiac, MI

Can birthmarks be treated?

Most other vascular birthmarks can be treated. Port-wine stains and some hemangiomas can be disfiguring and upsetting for children. Small hemangiomas in less visible locations usually don’t need treatment, as most shrink back into themselves by the time a child is 10.

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.

What are birthmarks made of?

Birthmarks are made up of malformed pigment cells or blood vessels. Although the cause of birthmarks is not known, most of them are benign (noncancerous) and do not require treatment. Babies with birthmarks should be examined and diagnosed by a 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 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.

Why is the birthmark important?

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. The hand-shaped mark on Georgiana’s cheek is the one blemish on an otherwise perfect being, a blemish that marks her as mortal.

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)

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Why do people get birthmarks?

Birthmarks generally result from an overgrowth of a structure that is normally present in the skin. For example, an overgrowth of blood vessels produces vascular birthmarks or haemangiomas; an overgrowth of pigment cells produces congenital naevi or moles.

How painful is birthmark removal?

Recovery from birthmark removal treatments is an easy process, with minimal downtime and very little to no pain. Patients can expect to return to work and other normal activities the next day after having the procedure.

What are the 4 types of birthmarks?

Macular stains. Also called salmon patches, angel kisses, or stork bites, these faint red marks are the most common type of vascular birthmark. Hemangiomas. Port-wine stains. Café-au-lait spots. Mongolian spots. Moles (congenital nevi, hairy nevus).