You will need to be careful to stay out the sun for the duration of treatment. The PWS can be re-pigmented to build up a base colour so the PWS is not as obvious. Due to the fact that this is a long term treatment, my age restriction for this treatment over 25. However, the effects of laser are permanent whereas Medical Tattooing will need to be renewed every few years. Laser can improve the redness but very often will not get rid of the port wine stain. Once you are fully healed (please leave at least 3 months post laser before having any medical tattoo work done) you can start treatment of Medical Tattooing in order to further reduce the visual impact. Find a reputable laser clinic (unfortunately I cannot advise or refer to any clinics) and as long as you are noticing results, follow their advice on the number of treatments needed. If you are thinking of trying laser removal to soften the visual impact of your port wine stain please do this first. Laser treatments cannot be performed after you have had Medical Tattooing as laser directly on the area can turn the pigment darker.
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Medical Tattooing cannot remove your port wine stain, but it can help by implanting skin coloured pigment to tone down the red/purple colouring. If this is the case for you, you may prefer to partially conceal rather than fully cover the area. My objective is to achieve the results that are right for you.įor some people with port wine stains, these become part of their identity over the years and a special feature that makes them unique. Having worked with many patients with visible skin conditions, my approach will be to treat you with empathy and care, right from the initial consultation. Since this type of birthmark may recur, some type of maintenance program may be necessary.As a specialist Medical Tattooist, I understand the distress that a visible difference can cause, and the impact it can have on your life in terms of confidence and well-being.
To treat port wine stains, several laser treatments are typically required. The laser emits light which is selectively absorbed by blood vessels, heating them and causing them to collapse. The Vbeam ® Laser is able to penetrate deep into the skin, selectively targeting blood vessels. One such treatment is the Vbeam ® Laser this laser was designed specifically for the treatment of port wine stains. He and his team will give you a thorough examination and then decide which treatment option is best for your individual needs. Friedman, M.D. utilizes state-of-the-art technology to treat skin conditions such as port wine stains. Though these are the most common places we find port wine stains, they can occur elsewhere on the body. Port wine stains can vary in color from pale pink to a very dark purple and are most often found on the face, neck, top of shoulder, and chest. ” These birthmarks appear at birth and are reddish in color and caused by an over-abundance of blood vessels in that area. One type of birthmark, that is red in color, is called a “ port wine stain. Some are inconspicuous and cause no problems while others may be unsightly and in a conspicuous place such as the face or hands. Many people are born with some type of birthmark. Home / Skin Conditions / Port Wine Stains What Are Port Wine Stains, Why Do They Occur? Practice News: Awards, Publications, and Media.
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