Consultation
A consultation with a qualified practitioner is essential to assess your specific needs, skin type, and desired outcomes. During the consultation, your practitioner will discuss the treatment plan, options, and potential side effects.
Aftercare
For both treatments, there is minimal downtime. You may experience slight swelling or bruising at the injection sites, but this typically resolves within a few days, depending on individual. It's advisable to avoid strenuous activities and direct sun exposure for a short period after treatment.
Maintenance
Both treatments offer temporary results. To maintain your refreshed appearance, repeat treatments are typically required every few months to a year, depending on the type of treatment.
Birthmarks
A birthmark is discoloration of a newborn baby’s skin. Some appear at birth, some become more obvious as the baby grows older. Most are harmless but some may require medical attention.
Examples of birthmarks include :
Port wine stain
They are pink-red at birth and grow a darker purple. They are blood vessels that didn’t grow properly.
Hemangiomas
They are raised birthmarks formed by a clump of blood vessels that didn’t grow properly. They can be blue, red or purple.
Cafe au lait spots
They are smooth oval light brown to brown patches that are more common on the torso, legs and sometimes face.