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hemangioma birthmark

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Howard Rosenberg, MD - Cosmetic Surgery

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hemangioma birthmark

by vinitagrawal_86, Jun 26, 2008 10:07PM

Tags: birthmarks, hemangioma

hello. i m a girl 22 years old with a hemangioma birthmark on my left cheek just beneath the left eye. it is brownish mark with thin skin. can i get it removed by plastic surgery or ny other kind of surgery. it is about 2cm in diameter.

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by Howard Rosenberg, MD

, Jun 27, 2008 02:39PM

It could either be completely excised surgically or potentially treated with a laser. The surgical excision will guarantee complete removal of the birthmark, but leave some scar - probably minimal. The laser may not be completely successful in erasing the area. A consulation with a plastic surgeon will help you determine you best option.

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