HEMANGIOMAS (A KIND OF BIRTHMARK)

General

Names :

HEMANGIOMA, REMOVAL OF BIRTHMARKS. LASER REMOVAL OF BIRTHMARKS.

(No cuts, No wounds, No blood, No pain, No stitches and Zero down time !)

Technical

Name :

HEMANGIOMA.

HEMANGIOMA

Defined :

Hemangioma is a Birthmark characterized by concentrations of small blood vessels. It is commonly referred to as strawberry marks. It could be raised or bulging lesions that consist of dilated blood vessels.

It can occur on any part of the body. What exactly causes Hemangioma is debatable.

Removal Of

Hemangioma Advised To :

Removal Of Hemangioma Is Advised to Individuals :

·     Where it prevents any biological function i,e, Breathing in case of hemangiomas in and around the nostrils, similar could be the case of any Hemangioma on the eye lids, on lips or any where else which could also be embarrassing at times. In short Obstructive Hemangiomas require urgent medical attention since their location could cause Obstruction in Breathing, Hearing, Eating, Seeing etc.

·     Whose physical appearance is not to the individual satisfaction.

·     Any other aesthetic or medical reason.

Who Can

Treat :

You are advised to look for the following internationally accepted certifications:

In India: M.Ch. (Magister Chirurgiae) or a D.N.B. (Diplomate of the National Board) (Plastic Surgery)

In the US and Canada: M.D. and Board Certified in Plastic Surgery or an FRCSC

In the UK: FRCS (Plastic Surgery)

Other European Nations: M.D. and Specialist in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Additionally:

Plastic surgeons usually complete training / fellowships in their sub-fields of interest at internationally acclaimed centers and you should take care to note if your surgeon mentions these fellowships or training periods along with their Plastic Surgery qualifications. Rest assured, you will then be consulting some of the best of the plastic surgical fraternity. More . . .

Treatment :

Sophisticated, Laser / Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) / Pulsed dye lasers / Q-switched lasers etc. are used for treatment of Hemangiomas. The affected skin is exposed to controlled emissions of intense pulsed light (Lazer or Non Laser as the requirement may be). This Intense Light Energy is absorbed by the targeted tissues in the layers of the skin and veins carrying blood supply. The effect is fading away of unwanted marks. The treatment is painless and non invasive – meaning that - No cuts, No wounds, No blood, No pain, No stitches and Zero down time !

Period Of

Treatment :

The treatment may require more than one sitting – depending on the condition of the skin and the individual’s condition.

Post Operative

Treatment :

Practically nothing specific here since the treatment itself is non invasive. The treating doctor may advise some temporary initial precautions immediately after the treatment.

Facts That You

Should Know:

·     All Types Of Laser Treatments are quite stable in nature and are long lasting.

·     Only Experts can handle Lasers so ensure that the treating Cosmetic Surgeon is both Expert and Experienced.

Before & After

Pictorial View :

(Click on Picture For Enlarged View)

Estimated Average Cost

Of Treatment :

For List Of available Costs Click on PRICES. Basis Of Valuation Is (INR = Indian Rupee). Costs vary from Hospital to Hospital and Clinic to Clinic, hence Near Real Costs Can Be Arrived at On Case To Case Basis – depending on the specific needs (CUSTOMIZATION) of the individual.

Facilities Available :

We have Listed these under the heading of FACILITIES the cost of availing any of these is in addition to the cost of treatment.

Contact Surgeon/ Consultant :

We are available 24x7x365 (any time & all the time - irrespective of time zones). You may call over phone or drop a mail. Please click CONTACT US.

During your personal consultation the doctor will provide with the details of the suitable procedure and more complete information, answer any questions that you may have, and address specific goals and expectations.

Health Care Tip :

Weight loss surgery lowers patients' risks for heart disease.