Birthmark removal recovery for a 12 year old?

Hi Doctors,

My twelve year old daughter would like to have the cafe au lait birthmark removed from her chin (if possible). She's becoming more self-conscious about it and I was wondering what the recovering experience (scabbing, etc) is like if we proceed.

We are wondering if we should we wait until school is out to avoid exposure to the sun?

Janine

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