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| Birthmarks Removal |
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Birthmarks are stains on skin that appear at birth or shortly afterwards. Sometimes they are small and remain unnoticed, but sometimes they can be conspicuous and large. The removal of the birthmarks from the face offers a complete solution for individuals seeking to remove birthmarks from their body, which developed at birth or shortly afterward. These birthmarks can be removed for either cosmetic reasons, or in order to reduce the possibility of certain health risks. Birthmarks fall into two categories: portwine birthmarks and coffee-and-cream birthmarks. It is possible to remove either of these birthmarks. |
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| Details |
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| Time Required |
| Birthmark removal takes 15 minutes to one hour. It is usually a procedure that does not take much time. |
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| Side Effects |
| The side effects of Birthmark removal includes possibility of minor bruising, bleeding, infection, scarring and scabbing. But these disappear after some time. |
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| Recovery Time |
| Recovery of birthmark removal is normally between 3 to 6 weeks. |
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| Risks |
| The risk includes unexpected deepening or lightening of skin coloration. The skin can also become patchy, with darker areas surrounded by spots of lighter pigmentation. |
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| Technology |
| The method used for removal, including laser surgery or surgical excision, depends on various factors such as the type of birthmark, the severity of its condition, location of the birthmark, and whether it causes any such symptoms of pain or disfigurement. Lasers are used to treat birthmarks that are present on the skin. During the treatment, bursts of laser rays are projected at the birth mark to shrink it or to stop it from growing further. Surgery is used when other non surgical and non invasive options fail to work. In most cases a hemangioma that is large or found on an internal organ, is noticed. |
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| Cost Involved |
| The costs for birthmark removal can range anywhere from $400-500$. It will differ with the hospitals and the surgeon performing the surgery. |
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| Insurance Covered |
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Because of the cosmetic nature of Birthmarks Removal, insurance is not
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| Patient Status |
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OutPatient - In most cases
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| Reffered As |
| Facial birthmark removal is also referred to as Port wine stain, and even as the Nevus Flammeus. |
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| Discomforts |
| Discomfort of birthmark removal is mild. There can be some itching or even irritation in the area that is treated for the birthmark. |
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| Combine With |
| It can be combined with chemical peels, scar revision, or even the laser resurfacing. |
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