BIRTHMARKS (PORT–WINE STAINS)

OUR TREATMENTS
LASER THERAPY

Port–wine stains (naevus flammeus) are a common type of birthmark. These reddish or purplish marks on the skin are the result of malformed blood vessels that stay dilated (open) all the time. About 3 in 1,000 people are born with port–wine stains, which appear most commonly on the face and upper body. The marks tend to darken and even thicken with age. Their surface can become uneven and bumpy, and may bleed easily.

Lasers have made a huge impact on treating port–wine stains because they can destroy blood vessels near the skin without significantly damaging the skin itself. At Zel, we use the most advanced laser technologies to lighten the appearance and soften the texture of these birthmarks.

Laser Therapy: Most port–wine stains respond well to treatment with a pulsed dye laser. This type of laser uses a concentrated beam of light that heats and destroys targeted blood vessels while leaving the overlying skin undamaged.