Spotted brown birthmark removal and fade options? (photo)

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I'm wondering what treatment options are available to help remove this type of pigmented birthmark, as well as how well it may respond to treatment. I'm not sure exactly what this type of birthmark is: It is light brown with spots around the edges and ever so slightly raised. I'd like to now whether it is likely to respond to treatment before I book to see a specialist. Thanks!

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

Leo Kim, FRACS(Plast), MS(Plast), MBBS(Hons) · Answer

Need a proper picture with the size and location of the defect to determine whether this is amenable to a surgical options.
Wish you all the best in your journey,
Dr Leo Kim, Specialist Plastic Surgeon in Sydney

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

More info needed, probably a Becker's naveus, but we do need more information and a formal consult. If this is a form of Becker's- it will not respond. It is NOT a CALM as the edges are dot like and not sharp. Not all birthmarks respond to laser- red ones and CALMs respond best, Dr Davin Lim.

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