I've had 3 pro fractional laser treatments. The first two times didn't do anything. The third, they used an additional laser, then the pro fractional one. It took the skin clean off. However, the pigment returned. I was wondering if this birthmark is surgically removable?
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February 15, 2024
Answer: Recommend doing Yag Laser treatments to help lighten the mole and reduce sizing
Thank you for your question and photographs. It's difficult to evaluate your skin through this type of forum, but from what I can see, it looks like you have post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The discoloration will fade over time, but in some cases, results can take months to even years....
Mole removal begins with a comprehensive examination and consultation to determine the likelihood of a mole being worrisome. Excisional and incisional biopsies are reserved for suspicious moles. But it’s good news that most moles are not problematic and are only cosmetic, thus leading to the o...
Mole removal begins with a comprehensive examination and consultation to determine the likelihood of a mole being worrisome. Excisional and incisional biopsies are reserved for suspicious moles. But it’s good news that most moles are not problematic and are only cosmetic, thus leading to the o...