Birthmarks can be found all over on everyone’s body in different shapes, colours and sizes. After birth they are almost invisible, but with the aging, more and more appear on the skin. The little ones are usually not bothering, but the bigger ones can cause problems. If birthmarks are on more visible areas such as face or hand, it may lower your self-confidence and some type may become a health risk even if it’s a small birthmark or spot. There are a wide variety of birthmarks and spots but luckily cosmetic surgery offers very effective removal procedures. Birthmark removal surgery is available for all kinds of spots on the skin but the method depends on the type of birthmark.

Birthmark types:

pigmentation spots
macular stains
vascular malformations
hemangiomas

For more exact information you should send a picture by filling in our free consultation form and our plastic surgeon will let you know which would be the best option for you.

Before after pictures

What should you do before birthmark removal?

Nowadays many people travel abroad to have their cosmetic surgery. Hungary is considered home of some of the finest cosmetic surgery clinics and world renowned highly certified plastic surgeons. It is advisable to send us a picture via e-mail about the area to be treated. This will provide our surgeons with useful information regarding the type and size of the birthmark and will be able to recommend the most suitable and effective birthmark removal treatment. During the personal consultation with your plastic surgeon you are able to discuss everything in details. Pre-examination is not needed fur such treatments.

How long does the removal procedure take?

A typical birthmark removal takes approximately 20 minutes and it’s performed under local anesthesia. Right after this cosmetic correction surgery you can leave the Plastic Clinic. Birthmark removal is a typical outpatient basis procedure.

How is birthmark removal surgery performed?

All kinds of spots on the skin which are changing in size, shapes and colors must be shown to a dermatologist. Birthmark removal is usually done for cosmetic reason and the earlier the removal the more effective the result will be. How birthmark removal is performed depending upon its type, size, location and other factors. Birthmarks which can not be removed by using laser such as for example hemangioma because of its larger size, may be removed by a board-certified plastic surgeon on outpatient basis at a plastic clinic. The procedure is done under local anesthesia and takes about 20 minutes generally. Birthmarks can be removed with minimal scarring.

After the surgery

After birthmark removal some patients experience a mild burning sensation. Very important to follow the aftercare instructions what your surgeon recommends after your cosmetic intervention. In the healing period (4-6 weeks) you have to stay away of sun and do not scratch the area from where the birthmark or the spot was removed.

Birthmark removal costs

The price includes: personal consultation with your plastic surgeon, local anaesthesia, surgery, medications and post-surgical controls.