Birthmark is a skin disease caused by increased melanin, vascular proliferation, or vascular malformation. It may be present at birth or gradually develop after a few months of birth. If a birthmark grows on exposed skin such as the face, it can affect its appearance. Therefore, some people may undergo surgery for treatment. So, how long can the birthmark surgery be done next?
After the first birthmark removal surgery, it is necessary to wait at least three months before the next surgery can be performed. This is because after the surgical treatment, the damaged skin takes some time to recover. If the skin is still in the process of recovery, performing another surgery may cause damage to the skin and affect the treatment effect.
Due to the different physical conditions of each person, the time required for recovery after surgery also varies. It is recommended to consult a doctor for the specific duration of the next surgery, and let the doctor decide based on the skin recovery situation in order to achieve the best treatment effect. Surgical treatment methods for birthmarks include skin lesion excision and suturing, skin grafting, skin flap method, and skin expansion.
There are two treatment methods for birthmarks: surgical and non-surgical. Surgical treatment is mostly suitable for patients with extreme aesthetic impact or signs of malignant transformation (continuous expansion, rupture, bleeding), while non-surgical treatment includes medication, liquid nitrogen freezing, chemical exfoliation, skin grinding surgery, laser treatment, etc. For birthmarks that will disappear on their own (frog fish spots, Mongolian spots), no special treatment is needed.
