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Removing "Stork Bite" on a 4-year-old?
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?
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Kevin in Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA
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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...
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Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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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...
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Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon