How to Get Rid of Birthmarks

For some, a birthmark is a unique part of their identity to treasure. For others, a birthmark becomes the bane of their existence, contributing to low self-esteem and a host of negative feelings. As of 2009, it cost $400 to $500 to surgically remove a birthmark. Before you do that, determine with a doctor if it is a Hemangiomas birthmark (lesions of bunched blood vessels that develop on infants and sometimes internal organs). These sometimes pose additional health risks. Most other types of birthmark cause no health risk and may be treated with medication.

Instructions

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  Find a qualified cosmetic surgeon or dermatologist if you opt for laser therapy or surgery. Use the online search engine cosmeticsurgery.com/find/states/ to search by procedure and state. Talk with the surgeon about your reasons for the procedure, the desired outcome, options, procedures, risks, limitations and benefits before undergoing any treatment.

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  Undergo laser therapy to remove your birthmark. Depending on the size and location of your mark, multiple visits may be necessary.

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  Undergo birthmark removal surgery as a last resort if no other options work. Also, plan on surgery for hemangioma that are large or found on an internal organ.