Birthmarks come in many shapes, sizes, colors, and may not appear until well after birth. They also come with a variety of names to distinguish which type of birthmark they are - cafe-au-lait, nevus of ota, etc.

For those birthmarks that are brown or darker in color (versus red/purple as found in vascular birthmarks), laser birthmark removal is an option.  Most practitioners agree that the gold standard medical laser for pigmented birthmark removal is a Q-Switched laser.  These lasers offer the best chance for improvement or resolution of the birthmark.

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There are several types of birthmarks that may not be appropriate for laser treatments or require an evaluation by a dermatologist prior to seeking treatment. Apart from these situations, lasers offer a good option for the treatment of pigmented birthmarks.

Lori Haney, RN, MEP-C

Certified Medical Laser Safety Officer

Port Wine Stain is a term to describe a vascular birthmark.  These birthmarks are red/purple in color because of the concentration of blood vessels near the surface of the skin that make up the birthmark.  Because these blood vessels are superficial and are not needed, an effective treatment for the fading or resolution of port wine stain birthmarks is to close the superficial blood vessels using class IV medical lasers.  For example, pulsed dye lasers are very precise in targeting the hemoglobin found in the blood vessels of port wine stain birthmarks.  The thermal/heating effect causes the small capillaries to close altogether or diminish from view.  Port Wine Stain birthmarks are challenging to treat and may require up to 10 or 12 treatments; however, the use of Class IV medical lasers (pulsed dye lasers) is considered the "gold standard" for safe, effective treatment.

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Port wine stain removal Los Angeles by Celibre Medical. 

Los Angeles Port wine stain removal by Celibre Medical before and after pictures, www.celibre.com/vascba.aspx.

Lori Haney, RN, MEP-C

Certified Medical Laser Safety Officer