What are Birthmarks?

Pigmented birthmarks like cafe-au-lait marks are pigmented spots usually present from the time of birth. They are comprised of giant melanosomes (cells) that contain an abnormally high density of melanin - the pigment that creates the color in your skin.

Click for Birthmarks Before and After Pictures

Causes of Pigmented Birthmarks

It is not known why some of us have these birthmarks and others do not, but it is known that their occurrence is higher in darker skinned individuals like Hispanics, Asians and African Americans.

Call us now to schedule your free consultation.