Removing "Stork Bite" on a 4-year-old?

asked 3 years ago by Kevin in Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA
Latest answer by Andre Panossian, MD
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How can "stork bites" be removed on a 4-year-old child? He has one between eyebrows, and another one on his eyelid. I read it goes away within 2 years, but it has been there for 4 years. I wanted to take care of it before he starts kindergarten. What are the options for this?

2 answers to Removing "Stork Bite" on a 4-year-old?

Laser therapy for stork bites

It is important to distinguish a stork bite from a port wine stain (capillary malformation). A "stork bite" is also known as a "nevus flammeus" from the latin, for fiery birthmark. They can be pink or purple and often disappear in the first 18-24 months of life. Capillary malformations (port wine stains) do not disappear. Both entities are due to an exuberance or conglomeration of capillaries. Stork bites or capillary malformations that... more

Andre Panossian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Hemangioma vs. PortWine Stain: History is important for management

Birthmarks on the face can be one of several things, including port wine stains and hemangiomas. The difference is often established based on the history of the birthmark and whether it was present at birth or shortly thereafter. All birthmarks on the face should be examined by an experienced plastic surgeon or dermatologist, as there are several other important diagnostic tests that need to be undertaken for safety reasons. In some cases, a CT scan of the brain and annual eye exams are... more

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

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Removing "Stork Bite" on a 4-year-old?

Laser therapy for stork bites

Hemangioma vs. PortWine Stain: History is important for management

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