Birthmark / Pigmentation Removal

Skin blemishes that are present at birth or appear soon after are generally referred to as "birthmarks". These may be red or brown and represent an overgrowth of superficial blood vessels or pigment cells. The treatment of these birthmarks depends on the type of lesion.

An important note about professional experience

There are many laser systems used to treat birthmarks – some more appropriate than others. However, as important as the technology, is the competence and experience of the medical professional operating the machine. No one laser is the answer for every problem or skin type. Expert diagnosis and correct assessment is vital.

Port Wine stains, Haemangiomas, Spider Naevi and brown birthmarks can, in most cases, be successfully removed at our Antrim Road Clinic.

Our Picoway laser if effective at treating brown pigments, and can treat patients with darker skin. We use a Pulsed-Dye Laser (N-Lite) for the removal of red birthmarks.

Picoway Laser
- Reddening of the skin
- Brown pigment will turn darker before lighter
- Changes in skin pigment
- Swelling/blistering
N-Lite Laser
- Bruising (which will last approximately 10 days)
- Changes in skin pigment
Laser Treatment
- Avoid direct sunlight on treatment area for 4 weeks before
- No oral Isotretinoin (Roaccutane) for 6 months prior to treatment, or topical Tretinoin cream for one month prior to treatment
- Optional application of local anaesthetic cream
Consultation (including patch test) : £45
Treatment: From £120 per treatment
Full face £200 per treatment
Full face and neck £250 per treatment