Birthmark Removal
Achieve Your Natural Skin Tone
A birthmark may not pose a health risk, but it can still significantly impact day-to-day life and confidence in your appearance. Most birthmarks will not fade at all over time, so professional treatment is the only option for reducing their appearance. As a board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Aivaz provides nonsurgical birthmark removal that can deliver consistent and notable results.
What Are Birthmarks?
Birthmarks are areas on the skin where malformed pigment cells or blood vessels create a darkened or raised surface. As the name suggests, they generally are formed either by the time a child is born or soon after. Most birthmarks will be permanent, but dermatological treatment can lessen their appearance or even fully remove them in some cases. Dr. Aivaz provides highly effective treatment options for both pigmented and vascular birthmarks.
Birthmark Removal by a Board-Certified Dermatologist
Dr. Aivaz assesses each patient’s birthmarks individually, creating tailored treatment plans that aim to reduce the birthmarks’ appearance as much as possible. Her noninvasive birthmark treatments rely upon laser systems (or intense pulsed light) to reduce the appearance of birthmarks through several mechanisms of action. These include:
- Ablating the surface of a raised birthmark
- Directly targeting the pigmentation (melanin) within the birthmark (for pigmented birthmarks)
- Targeting the veins that caused the birthmark’s appearance (for vascular birthmarks)
Birthmark Removal: At a Glance
- Treatment Type: Dermatological, noninvasive, laser/light-based
- Pain Level: Mild to moderate
- Total Time: 15 to 60 minutes (varies with birthmark size, type, and location)
- Treatment Focus: Eliminating the pigment or cells that cause the birthmark's visibility
- Expected Results: Target of 70–90% reduction in visibility
- Results Duration: Permanent
Is Birthmark Removal Right for Me?
If you have a birthmark that bothers you, you likely have an available option to remove it. This noninvasive procedure is open to a wide range of patients of all ages, but it is essential to first consult with Dr. Aivaz about your treatment options. The treatment option that is right for you can depend on your birthmark’s traits, your goals, and your skin type. Starting with a consultation gives you the chance to learn more about the treatment and work with Dr. Aivaz to create a tailored treatment plan.
After Your Treatment: Seeing Results
Successful birthmark removal depends on following through with a series of treatment sessions. The number needed can vary significantly, with lighter birthmarks requiring only a few treatments. Larger or darker birthmarks may need several laser treatments before you see the results you want. The recovery after each treatment session depends on the type and intensity of the laser used. However, recovery is almost always mild and should not interfere with your daily routine.
What to Know About Results
- Birthmarks should continue to fade after each session.
- Results vary, but fading of at least 70–90% is a common target.
- Results are permanent, and birthmarks will not reappear.
Book Your Consultation
Begin working with a board-certified dermatologist today for birthmark removal in Beverly Hills. Schedule your initial consultation over the phone or by using the form on our website to start working with a leading expert in both cosmetic and medical dermatology.