Birthmarks

Birthmarks-Washington, DC

Birthmarks are just a few of the commonly known marks generally categorized as vascular (red or pink) or as lesions that contain color such as brown/tan. Although most brown spots are easily ignored, many are quite conspicuous and can be detract from your skin’s natural beauty. Removal of pigmented lesions or birthmarks are performed by Cosmetic Dermatologist Dr. Melda Isaac for patients in Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland and around the region.

What Causes These Unwanted Pigmented Lesions?

Melanin is what gives our skin its color. Dark or light complexioned, we all have varying amounts of melanin. Pigmented lesions are dark in color simply because melanin is abnormally concentrated in one area of the skin. High concentrations of melanin can be due to various factors. Some types are present at birth, but most occur with age or as a result of overexposure to the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays.

How Does the Laser Remove Unwanted Pigments in the Skin?

The Vbeam laser or Intense Pulse Light laser is one of the most technologically advanced lasers from removing pigmented lesions. The laser removes pigmented lesions with the energy of light. A laser is designed to produce one or more specific light wavelengths, which are absorbed by the pigment. Pigmented lesions are either lightened or removed when the laser light is absorbed by the abnormal concentrations of melanin. The unwanted pigment is destroyed leaving the treated skin looking uniform in color and texture.Melda Isaac and trained staff at MI-Skin Dermatology Center are highly experienced with treatment of birthmarks and pigmented lesions.

What types of brown spots or pigmented lesions will lasers remove?

Lasers are commonly used for removing brown age spots, “liver spots”, freckles and other brown birthmarks, such as café-au-lait spots. Dr. Melda Isaac and staff will identify your specific type of lesion and discuss the removal success rate associated with your condition.

Schedule a birthmark removal consultation with Cosmetic Dermatologist Dr. Melda Isaac in Washington, DC today.