I want laser light treatment for cafe Au lait birthmark. Any suggestions?

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I've heard for creams that fade birthmarks, but never tried them. I can't seem to find a doctor near me or 100 miles from me to perform laser light treatment for my Cafe Au lait birthmark on my face. I have used makeup or bangs to cover it up all my life and now am ready to get it removed.

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

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Lasers can used to improve these types of moles/birthmarks but often will recur.  Please see an expert for treatment.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Greg Chernoff, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. There are specific lasers for pigmented lesions. We continue to be one of the most comprehensive laser centers in the Midwest offering multi-modality treatments.Best wishes

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

QSL or tattoo lasers are best for birthmarks of the CALM type. You will require several sessions. The majority of these birthmarks will respond to laser therapy. The YOUTUBE video shows one patient's journey. All the best. Dr Davin Lim, Brisbane. Australia.

I want laser light treatment for cafe Au lait birthmark. Any suggestions?

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