Removal of Cafe Au Lait birthmark. (photo)

Question

Is it possible to remove a medium brown cafe au lait birthmark? If so, can you give me an estimation of the price? Thank you!

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This can be removed with laser treatments with a tattoo removal laser. It will take a series of treatments. Cost will vary, but see an expert for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer

Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation) · Answer

You can have your spot excised and repaired for $750 using local anesthetic solution and a plastic surgery closure.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

If you are having laser, you will need 3-5 sessions, cost will vary between specialist. Surgically this can be sorted in one session. Surgical is the cheaper option, and will give you a 100% chance of removal, laser can work, but it may recur in up to 30% of cases. All the best, Dr Davin S. Lim. Brisbane. Australia.

Removal of Cafe Au Lait birthmark. (photo)

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