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.

Los Angeles laser birthmark removal treatments by Celibre Medical, www.celibre.com/birthmarks.aspx.  

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Laser birthmark removal by Celibre Medical, Los Angeles and Orange County, California. 

Before and after pictures for Los Angeles birthmark removal laser treatment patients at www.celibre.com/birthmarksba.aspx.  

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