General

Names :

BLUE OR GREY PATCH ON THE FACE

Technical

Name :

NEVUS OF OTA

Defined :

A blue or grey patch on the face - congenital or acquired which is normally located within the surrounding skin ophthalmic and maxillary branches of the trigeminal nerve (Temple region, eye brow region or below the eyes and often extending to the ear or the nose etc. The nevus can either be unilateral or bilateral, and, in addition to skin, it may also involve the ocular and oral mucosal surfaces.

Treatment of

NEVUS OF OTA

Advised To :

Advised to individuals having a blue-grey or grey-brown patch as defined above.

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 :

Normally The FDA approved Q-switched ruby laser is used for treatment. In most cases it is difficult to detect where the mark once was. The affected area is exposed to laser pulse and it feels like a rubber band snapping against the skin – as it is in case of any Intense Pulsed Light Treatment. Each pulse treats a small area.

It is a non-invasive treatment meaning – no cuts, no wounds, no blood, no pain, no stitches and no down time – one can resume work immediately!

Period Of

Treatment :

Generally one sitting lasts a few minutes depending on the size. The number of such sittings required will depend on the condition of the skin, age etc. which will be correctly assessed by the treating cosmetic surgeon.

Post Operative

Treatment :

Normally there is no Post-operative discomfort except for some temporary symptoms which the cosmetic surgeon will explain.

Facts That You

Should Know:

One can expect a long lasting solution of this embarrassing skin condition.

Before & After Pictorial View :

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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 :

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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.

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