Birthmark Removal

At Center for Dermatology, Laser and Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Harold F. Farber, M.D. has over 30 years of expertise removal undesired birthmarks just about anywhere on the body. Birthmarks are pigmentation marks that can vary in size, shape and color. Birthmarks can normally appear at the presence of birth.

Birthmarks can be divided into subcategories:

1. Congenital moles: Birthmarks that are normally tan to dark brown colored that appears anywhere on the body
2. Café-au-lait spots: Birthmarks that appear oval shaped. Pigmentation of these birthmarks can range from light to dark brown. They normally appear on areas of the buttocks, legs or torso.
3. Vascular lesions: usually reddish clusters of abberant blood vessels.
4. Other types: there are multiple other types of spots that can appear-some not immediately at birth.

At Center for Dermatology, Laser and Cosmetic Surgery, there are a variety of ways to remove birthmarks but the most popular procedure is through laser removal. Dr. Harold F. Farber, M.D. and our staff are certified with years of experience to remove birthmarks with virtually no downtime or recovery. The number of laser treatments depends on the area, size and pigmentation of the birthmark. There are also new options now available that didn’t previously exist.

If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about birthmark removals, do not wait. Call Center for Dermatology, Laser and Cosmetic Surgery to schedule a complimentary appointment with Dr. Harold F. Farber, M.D.