What type of birthmark is this & how much would removal cost? (Photo)

If you are having non-ablative procedure done, where you skin is not being peeled or physically damaged, then you should be able to wear make up right afterwards. If you are having ablative procedure, like laser peel, fractionated laser, then you will not be able to wear makeup for few days...

Dark pigmentation on the skin can be due to melasma, age spots, and sun damage. Melasma is a specific hormonally-influenced skin condition in which pigmentation is deposited by overactive pigment cells in your skin. In our office, we individualize treatments for melasma and skin...

Melasma flares up and down , doing a tattoo to cover this up wouldn't be smart as most likely the melasma will change and also doing treatments for melasma will then be restricted. I suggest lightening creams, lasers, microneedling/PRP in combination.  We see significant improvements.  Best, Dr...

The features of this 'lesion' of your forehead is highly suggestive of melasma. Plus, it is not likely that you were born with melasma. It is acquired.The Cafe au lait lesion is a 'birthmark'.See our melasma center in Santa Monica for care. Best

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...

There are some special considerations for melasma that you follow:Melasma needs long term commitment with skin care and avoidance of skin factors such as sun exposure (Spectrase Sun Block) which has wide UV spectrum and SPF 30+ protection.  Daily good habits with topicals may well help you ...