How much is it to remove a nevus becker? How many sessions will it take? Will it actually work?

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Hello I am 20 years old and I was told I have a nevus becker and that it is not removable. At the age of 10 they tried to do laser on a very small part, but I was too young and it was too painful to continue with more sessions. So, with that being said, I want to give laser another try, but they keep telling it won't work. It is on my stomach about the size of a cucumber.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

IT can take many treatments 6-10 and often they still remain or come back. i suggest going to a laser expert for a formal evaluation as there are no photos online here for us to give an opinion.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Ben Talei, MD · Answer

They can be improved and sometimes removed depending on characteristics and location. Would need to see a photo to advise properly though.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

Becker's naves is notoriously difficult to treat as it has many element including excessive pigmentation, hair growth, smooth muscle excess and even excessive acne glands. Laser can only target specific areas of Becker's naevi- the easiest to treat is excessive hair growth. Other elements of this birth mark are very hard to treat as the structures lie deep in the skin's surface- beyond the SAFE reach of lasers. I try to convince my patients NOT to treat Becker's, however a test patch can be conducted. All the best, Dr Davin LimLaser DermatologistBRISBANE, Australia.

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