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Lighter or "hypopigmented" birthmarks can range from collections of pigment high in the dermis (rather than spread throughout) to vascular insufficiencies that result in a harmless patch of whitish skin. Nearly all hypopigmented birthmarks are benign, however, there are a few that may be a indication of an inherited syndrome (like ash leaf spots in Tuberous sclerosis). Admittedly, no matter what the cause, repigmenting skin is far more challenging for dermatologists than lightening darker birth marks which can be a challenge in its own right. If the hypopigmented birthmark is small enough, we can excise it and bring normally colored skin on either side together to even the skins appearance.
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...
Depending on the modality and the areas to be lasered, the cost will be $500 - $5000 per treatment with the norm being between $1000 to $2000. I would not purchase a package as you generally want an experienced laser specialist to utilize different modalities depending on how you are responding...
Redness or erythema is very common after laser resurfacing and fades slowly over time. Depending on the depth of the procedure, redness duration will vary. The deeper the procedure, the longer the redness takes to resolve, but generally the more dramatic the result. Tincture of time is the best...
