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What is Right Time to Start Treatment for 1 Month Old and Diagnosed for Port Wine Stain?
I haveone monthold daughter born on 28 July' 11. She was born with red birth marks covering extensive portions of her body. primarily her face. I did a lot of research on internet on this and came to know that this can be cured through laser - PulseDyeLaser. Sir, by the look of photographs how soon can the laser treatment on her can be done. Couple of questions 2. From the look of photographs how many sittings with approximate intervals she would require.
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in new delhi
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Port Wine Stain Treatment
Larger areas of a port wine stain are typically removed by a laser. Anesthesia is usually needed for this laser treatment and be safely done when full term child is three months of age.
"Dr.D"
Fayetteville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Laser treatment for vascular anomalies
As Director of the Vascular Anomalies Center at Children's Hospital Los Angeles, I frequently see patients with capillary malformations or "port wine stains." Large areas for laser treatment require general anesthesia which can be safely done when full term children are 3 months of age. Number of sessions varies depending on depth of color. More purple = deeper color = multiple sessions with pulsed dye laser = difficult to eradicate. It is difficult to...
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