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How to Remove a Pigmented Birthmark on Cheek?
I have a birthmark on my right cheek. I don't know what kind of birthmark is that but it looks like a pigmentation. How can I remove it?
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sabrinaz
in malaysia
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Removing Cheek Birthmarks
Removal of Pigmented birthmarks on the cheek depends on the location, size and shape of the birthmark. If it is small it is excised in an ellipse and closed primarily. If too large for that a flap, that is attached nearby is rotated in to fill the defect, or occasionally a skin graft can be used. All pigmented lesions or birthmarks need to be sent for pathological analysis to make sure it is not cancer or pre-cancer.
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Birthmark removal
Pigmented lesions should be fully excised to rule out dysplasia or changes. This is performed under local anesthesia by board certified plastic surgeons. It is important that the lesion been sent for pathologic analysis. If the lesion is large and in an area in which scarring is of concern, it can be excised in two or more sessions to reduce the size of the ultimate scar which would result.
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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
The only safe method to remove a large pigmented lesion is for a total excision. For this you should see a board certified plastic surgeon or a dermatologist who concentrates on facial surgery. It is important that you have a pathologic diagnosis.
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Pigmented lesions of teh face
Generally, large or changing pigmented lesions should be removed and examined by a pathologist. IT is best to remove them entirely in one setting if possible. IF not, the alternatives are to remove them in stages or with use of reconstructive techniques.
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