The birth marks are described as the presence of certain marks found on the various parts of the body of the infant from the time of its birth. The birth marks vary in color, shape and size these marks may fade away with time but in certain cases become more noticeable. The laser surgery and surgical excision are the finest measures for cosmetic surgery for birth marks. This reconstructive surgery works efficiently for removal of these birth marks and are prescribed according to the severity of the birth mark to the patients. The surgery offers a solution to people who are conscious of their looks and in certain cases also reduces the possibilities of health risks associated with certain moles.

Types of Birthmarks : there are various types of Birthmarks that can be treated with the help of reconstructive cosmetic surgery for birth marks such as :

• Pigmentation-Type Birthmarks : these include various types of birthmarks such as moles, coffee- cream spots and Mongolian spots. This pigmented skin spot pose no health risks in most of the cases while some large moles may have cancerous effects later in life.
• Macular Stains : these are thin, light pink and flat patches of discoloration usually found on infant's body either on the back of the neck or on the upper eyelids.
• Vascular Malformations : these birth marks are caused by abnormal development of blood vessels. Port- wine stains are a type of vascular malformation and are found on any part of the body.
• Hemangiomas : these are the lesions that develop on infants after the birth these are most common tumors found usually around the neck and head. Some hemangiomas also grow on internal organs such as stomach, liver, intestines and kidneys.

Surgical Treatments for Birth Marks : there are different options for getting rid of these birthmarks; the reconstructive surgery is performed most commonly for removing these birth marks.

• Laser Therapy : the laser therapy is one of the new techniques of dealing with the problem of birth marks. The lasers are used to treat birth marks present close to the surface of the skin which include port- wine stain removal. The treatment involves short bursts of laser light aimed at the birthmark for shrinking it or for restraining it from growing any further.
• Birth Marks Plastic Surgery : the birth marks plastic surgery is usually opted for the patients suffering from large hemangioma found on an internal organ. The surgery is done under general anesthesia as the surgeon treats the birth mark.
• Steroids : these substances are used judicially for decreasing the size of certain infant blood vessel anomalies. These are used for reducing the size of the lesion temporarily but rapidly.

The birth marks plastic surgery is accepted by many people round the world and in the field of cosmetic India provides excellent facilities for treatments. Our medical team provides most satisfactory healthcare services to patients in Apollo Hospital (Accredited by JCI). Free consultation from specialist and high standards of facilities provided by our team at most affordable prices are the advantages of receiving medical treatments in India.