Removal of Birthmarks

Benign vascular lesions (birth marks, port wine stains, strawberry hemangiomas) affect about 20 percent of the population --- from newborns to older adults, males and females alike. Since 1992, Beth Israel Medical Center's department of dermatology has been using the vascular lesion laser* to successfully treat benign vascular lesions. Patients no longer need to suffer the potential medical and psychological consequences of living with vascular lesions.

The laser is a flashlamp pulsed-dye unit used as an alternative to dermatological procedures. The Candela laser is safe for all ages and is designed to preserve normal skin texture, color and feel. It virtually eliminates the risk of scarring associated with previous treatment methods. The laser is focused exclusively on the targeted vessels, limiting the effects of on the surrounding tissue.

The Candela laser can treat any vascular lesion or blood vessel on the surface of the skin, but can not be used for tattoo removal. The most common treatable conditions:

For questions or more information, write to or contact the department of dermatology at (212) 844-8800.

*manufactured by Candela Corporation