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25 years’ experience in safe and effective for removing birthmarks.

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laser technology available

Outstanding client care and unrivalled in dermatology for over 30 years

Safe and effective,

even on the face and

areas

appointments including evenings & weekends

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What is a birthmark?

A birthmark is a mark that is often present at birth (or develops soon afterwards) and is visible on the skin.

There are two main types of birthmark:

What causes birthmarks?

can be caused by a of different issues, including the grouping of blood or clusters of pigment cells.

Is birthmark removal possible?

If a birthmark is you to have low self esteem, then removal is . can take as little as 10 minutes, and the can be out safely by a doctor using a type of laser.

Your birthmark removal consultation: what to expect?

Your birthmark will be with a qualified doctor who will assess your and determine the most appropriate form of treatment. During your consultation they will be able to answer any you may have about your birthmark and give you personalised advice. If they decide your can be removed, they will be able to carry out the in-clinic. All of our clinics are by the (or other relevant regulatory body) for your safety and peace of mind.

Birthmark removal methods

At sk:n we offer laser for . Having a birthmark with a laser may sound severe but it’s actually a safe and . Laser can be suitable for all types of birthmark, some types may require more of treatment than others.

Three simple steps to start your journey

Step 1

with one of our experienced . You can or

Doctor consultations start from £185.

Step 2

Visit your and meet your doctor for a one to one consultation. During this the doctor will:

Step 3

Begin your birthmark treatment with sk:n. sk:n are regulated the Care (CQC) the same as the NHS and the in Scotland (HIS) and Wales (HIW). With 25 years’ of birthmark removal, you can be rest assured that you are in safe hands.

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Birthmark removal pricing

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Which birthmark removal is right for you?

The laser we use for your depends upon the type and colour of birthmark you have and this will be confirmed at your consultation.

If you have a birthmarks, we will use a Pulse Dye Laser, which works by a beam of laser light to heat up the faulty blood vessels that form the . This causes the blood to and stop blood from into the area, which fades the .

A laser called a ND Yag Laser is used for Pigmented birthmarks. The energy emitted by the laser beam breaks down the cluster of built-up cells into tiny fragments, which are then taken away by the body’s immune system, the birthmark to fade.

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How is laser for ? "Very effective" – Dr Hosur

at sk:n, , believes birthmark is "very effective".

However, this can depend Champagne On Ice – Deep Cleansing the type of birthmark. The two common types of are brown (café-au-lait) and red or purple (port wine stain). removal can result in without the birthmark coming back.

The number of required can vary and a course of several will give you the best results. It is a relatively quick and is not particularly .

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

The laser we use for your upon the type and colour of you have and this will be at your .

If you have a vascular birthmark, we will use a Pulse Dye Laser, which works by emitting a beam of laser light to heat up the faulty blood that form the birthmark. This causes the blood vessels to and stop blood from flowing into the area, which fades the .

A laser called a ND Yag Laser is used for pigmented . The energy by the laser beam breaks down the cluster of cells into tiny fragments, which are then taken away by the body’s immune system, causing the birthmark to fade.

at sk:n is completely safe and is only carried out by medical doctors in clinical environments. We work to strict protocols and have access to some of the UK’s leading doctors and dermatologists.

The laser energy is selectively targeted to the faulty blood or built-up pigment cells only, that tissues are not affected and there is no damage to the skin. Lasers have been used to remove for years, and we will ensure that the laser settings we use are safe and effective for your skin.

sk:n’s birthmark treatment is suitable and safe on any area of the body or face. Extra caution is needed when treating birthmarks on the skin around the eye area, and your suitability for treatment will be assessed at your consultation.

Some patients with sensitive skin worry that this will be a problem, but with the use of anaesthetic cream, almost anyone can have laser therapy to remove unwanted .

In more areas, birthmark removal is described as feeling like the flick of an elastic band. You may some redness and in the area following treatment, but once this subsides you will see a permanent fading of your birthmark.

Some patients with sensitive skin worry that this will be a problem, but with the use of anaesthetic cream, almost anyone can comfortably laser therapy to remove .

You will need about four to six laser as part of your removal, although this can vary from birthmark to birthmark, some needing more or less than others. should be carried out six to eight weeks apart, giving your skin time to heal fully before it is again. Your will discuss your individual needs with you, number of treatments and treatment intervals on your type of birthmark.

NHS is not necessary to treatment at sk:n, and unless your doctor feels there is a reason not to remove your birthmark , we are happy to remove your birthmark for cosmetic reasons. We understand how this skin condition can cause low self esteem, and remove for a lot of who cannot the treatment on the NHS. 

The younger you are when you start treating a birthmark, the more effective will be and the fewer sessions are needed. There is also less risk of a coming back if early.

Although we can use anaesthetic creams to ease any discomfort, this is very rarely necessary. The vast of patients find this treatment perfectly tolerable, with some describing the of the laser as a flicking sensation against the skin.

In order for the laser to be used safely on larger birthmarks, we cannot target everything during one treatment. The light energy will be absorbed by some parts more than others and these will be more responsive on your next treatment. For smaller birthmarks, you might need just one .

Laser causes the breakdown of your over the course of several treatments, and doesn’t leave any scars as a result.

Your practitioner will also provide you with full and you will be able to leave the clinic as soon as your anaesthetic wears off. are rare and you may notice some slight temporary or whitening at the area, which indicates that the laser is having its effect on the . This soon fades, and you will notice the fading along with it.

You may notice some slight temporary bruising or whitening at the area, and this is to be as it indicates that the laser is having its lightening effect on the birthmark. This soon fades, and you will notice the fading along with it. Scarring is not generally a side effect of birthmark removal. 

Birthmark treatment at sk:n costs from £335 per treatment, exact costs will be after a with a doctor who will assess your .

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