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Do you have a red or purple colored birthmark that you’ve always wished you could magically make disappear? While it isn’t magic, laser treatment is a highly effective option to consider if you’re dealing with a vascular birthmark known as a port wine stain. Many men and women struggle with these marks, and because they are made up of numerous tiny blood vessels in the skin, they can be difficult—or even impossible—to conceal with makeup.
Pulsed dye lasers are designed to specifically target hemoglobin, the component of red blood cells that gives them their color. This makes the laser particularly effective for treating unwanted blood vessels. The laser energy is absorbed by the blood within the vessels, which then transfers heat to the vessel walls. As a result, the vessels collapse and gradually fade away.
Each port wine stain is unique, so treatment results can vary from person to person. Many patients, however, are thrilled with the improvement they see after laser sessions. The number of treatments you’ll need depends on several factors, including:
The size of the birthmark
The density of blood vessels within it
The location of the stain on the body
Research shows that port wine stains in certain areas respond better to treatment than others, so the position of your birthmark plays an important role in your outcome.
While it’s natural to hope your birthmark will disappear completely, that isn’t always possible—even after a full series of treatments. This is something we discuss with every patient before starting therapy. Our goal is to make sure you have a clear understanding of what to expect so there are no surprises along the way.
We believe in under-promising and over-delivering. That means we focus on achieving the best possible results rather than making unrealistic guarantees. Using the newest generation of pulsed dye laser technology, we provide some of the most advanced treatment available today. Even so, some port wine stains may only fade significantly rather than vanish entirely.
In one of our recent cases, a patient achieved about 75% clearance of her port wine stain after just six treatments, even though the recommended series was eight to twelve sessions. This level of improvement can make a dramatic difference in confidence and overall appearance.
Our experience shows that laser treatment consistently fades and improves port wine stains. For many patients, the results are life-changing.
If you have a port wine stain and would like to learn more about vascular birthmark laser treatment, consider scheduling a consultation. A personalized evaluation can help determine whether this treatment is right for you and what kind of results you can expect.
