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Birthmarks are caused by increased pigmentation of the skin, so there are no contraindications for the cafe au lait spots to be covered with a tattoo. If you wish to move forward, I would recommend you discuss any allergies or skin conditions with a certified tattoo artist to ensure body compatibility with their ink. While healing, make sure to take proper care of the tattoo to avoid infection. If you suspect that are having a reaction while healing, I would recommend you follow up with a board certified specialist.Best of luck, Kian Karimi MD, FACS
There are several ways to address your cosmetic birthmark removal concerns. See an expert physician who can advise you of removal options and well as ways to effectively proceed in a cover up. Best, Dr. Emer.
Very specific pigments and techniques need to be used to camouflage a cafe su lait spot. Still based on my experience, the coverage will not be great and there is always a degree of color mismatch. Q-switched Nd YAG lasers tackle the actual melanin in the lesion and opting for this is preferable.
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...
For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest...
Laser resurfacing is a non-surgical procedure that uses laser beams to treat skin concerns like wrinkles, scars, and discoloration: How it worksLaser resurfacing uses short pulses of laser beams to heat the skin and create a controlled injury. The skin's melanin and water absorb the light energy...
Hello VS. It's hard to tell from the photos if the issue you are concerned with is hemosiderin staining. That condition is the result of deposits left behind after the body gets rid of a bruise. If it is hemosiderin staining, we treat it lightly with q-switched lasers to break down those...
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