Birthmark removal

25 years’ experience in administering the safest and most effective treatments for removing unwanted birthmarks.

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Safe and effective,
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Price
From £335

Birthmark removal pricing

The prices shown are starting prices and exact price will be confirmed in consultation where treatment options, suitability and cost will be discussed.

Save 20% by booking a course of 3 treatments

  • Minor Area from £268 per treatment
  • Intermediate Area from £324 per treatment
  • Major Area from £380 per treatment

We offer a nationwide service for birthmark removal including:

Bristol, Epsom, Southampton, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Esher, Guildford, Brighton, Chelmsford

To secure an appointment, your credit or debit card details will be secured against your booking. For free consultations, this is £25 with a practitioner or £50 for acne or injectables consultations. For all other chargeable consultations, appointments, test patches and reviews, please refer to our payment protection and cancellation policies for more information.

Doctor consultations from
£165.00
Treatment Single
Treatment From
Course of 3
Price per Treatment From
Test patch £53.00
£53.00
Birthmark/blemish (very minor - 1cm x 1cm) £297.00
£297.00
Birthmark/blemish (minor - 5cm x 5cm) £407.00
£325.33
Birthmark/blemish (intermediate - 10cm x 10cm) £491.00
£392.67
Birthmark/blemish (major - larger than 10cm x 10cm) £576.00
£461.00

The sk:n promise

Our mission to deliver confidence through better skin is at the heart of everything we do. Our promise to you:

  • Award-winning, unrivalled medical expertise. No one has more consultants, doctors and clinical expertise than sk:n, so no other dermatology provider comes close.
  • Outstanding approach to client care for over 30 years. We’ve consistently delivered unrivalled, personalised client care, that’s always right for our clients. If you have a concern, you can trust us to solve it.
  • Standards you can trust. Our market-leading medical, safety and training protocols and strict industry regulation means you can trust that your safety and care is our priority.
  • We are the UK’s leading skin clinics. We’ve treated millions of clients, improving their self-confidence for the better – with some life-changing results.

 


 

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  • More than 450 consultants, doctors, nurses and medical practitioners
  • Regulated by the Care Quality Commission, Health Inspectorate Wales and Health Improvement Scotland
  • Partner of the NHS
  • Rated excellent by our clients on Trustpilot
  • Strict safety and care protocols

 

Which birthmark removal is right for you?

The laser we use for your treatment depends upon the type and colour of birthmark you have and this will be confirmed at your consultation.

If you have a Vascular birthmarks, we will use a Pulse Dye Laser, which works by emitting a beam of laser light to heat up the faulty blood vessels that form the birthmark. This causes the blood vessels to collapse and stop blood from flowing into the area, which fades the birthmark.

A laser called a ND Yag Laser is used for Pigmented birthmarks. The energy emitted by the laser beam breaks down the cluster of built-up pigment cells into tiny fragments, which are then taken away naturally by the body’s immune system, causing the birthmark to fade.

Our Expert Commentary

How effective is laser for removing birthmarks? “Very effective” – Dr Hosur

Medical Director at sk:n, Dr Achuth Hosur, believes birthmark removal is “very effective”.

However, this can depend on the type of birthmark. The two common types of birthmark are brown birthmarks (café-au-lait) and red or purple (port wine stain). Effective removal can result in life-long clearance without the birthmark coming back.

The number of treatments required can vary and a course of several treatments will give you the best results. It is a relatively quick procedure and is not particularly painful.

Frequently asked questions

How does laser birthmark removal work?

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The laser we use for your treatment depends upon the type and colour of birthmark you have and this will be confirmed at your consultation.

If you have a vascular birthmark, we will use a Pulse Dye Laser, which works by emitting a beam of laser light to heat up the faulty blood vessels that form the birthmark. This causes the blood vessels to collapse and stop blood from flowing into the area, which fades the birthmark.

A laser called a ND Yag Laser is used for pigmented birthmarks. The energy emitted by the laser beam breaks down the cluster of built-up pigment cells into tiny fragments, which are then taken away naturally by the body’s immune system, causing the birthmark to fade.

Is birthmark removal safe?

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Birthmark removal at sk:n is completely safe and is only carried out by medical doctors in clinical environments. We work to strict protocols and have access to some of the UK’s leading doctors and dermatologists.

The laser energy is selectively targeted to the faulty blood vessels or built-up pigment cells only, meaning that surrounding tissues are not affected and there is no lasting damage to the skin. Lasers have been used to remove birthmarks for years, and we will ensure that the laser settings we use are safe and effective for your skin.

Can I have a birthmark removed anywhere on my body?

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sk:n’s birthmark removal treatment is suitable and safe on any area of the body or face. Extra caution is needed when treating birthmarks on the skin around the eye area, and your suitability for treatment will be assessed at your consultation.

Is birthmark removal painful?  

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Some patients with sensitive skin worry that this will be a problem, but with the use of anaesthetic cream, almost anyone can comfortably have laser therapy to remove unwanted birthmarks.

In more sensitive areas, birthmark removal is described as feeling like the flick of an elastic band. You may experience some redness and bruising in the area following treatment, but once this subsides you will see a permanent fading of your birthmark.

Is birthmark removal for me?

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Some patients with sensitive skin worry that this will be a problem, but with the use of anaesthetic cream, almost anyone can comfortably undergo laser therapy to remove unwanted birthmarks.

How many treatments will I need to remove my birthmark and how often?

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You will typically need about four to six laser treatments as part of your birthmark removal, although this can vary from birthmark to birthmark, some needing more or less than others. Treatments should be carried out six to eight weeks apart, giving your skin time to heal fully before it is treated again. Your practitioner will discuss your individual treatment needs with you, including expected number of treatments and treatment intervals depending on your type of birthmark.

Do I need to be referred by the NHS?

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NHS referral is not necessary to undergo treatment at sk:n, and unless your doctor feels there is a medical reason not to remove your birthmark , we are happy to remove your birthmark for cosmetic reasons. We understand how this skin condition can cause low self esteem, and remove birthmarks for a lot of clients who cannot receive the treatment on the NHS. 

When is the best time to have treatment?

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The younger you are when you start treating a birthmark, the more effective treatment will be and the fewer sessions are typically needed. There is also less risk of a birthmark coming back if treated early.

How will I feel during treatment?

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Although we can use anaesthetic creams to ease any discomfort, this is very rarely necessary. The vast majority of patients find this treatment perfectly tolerable, with some describing the feeling of the laser as a flicking sensation against the skin.

Why do I need multiple treatments?

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In order for the laser to be used safely on larger birthmarks, we cannot target everything during one treatment. The light energy will be absorbed by some parts more than others and these will be more responsive on your next treatment. For smaller birthmarks, you might need just one treatment.

Does birthmark removal leave scars?

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Laser treatment causes the breakdown of your birthmark over the course of several treatments, and doesn’t leave any scars as a result.

How long does it take to heal after birthmark removal?

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Your practitioner will also provide you with full aftercare instructions and you will be able to leave the clinic as soon as your anaesthetic wears off. Complications are rare and you may notice some slight temporary bruising or whitening at the area, which indicates that the laser is having its lightening effect on the birthmark. This soon fades, and you will notice the birthmark fading along with it.

What happens after removing birthmarks?

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You may notice some slight temporary bruising or whitening at the area, and this is to be expected as it indicates that the laser is having its lightening effect on the birthmark. This soon fades, and you will notice the birthmark fading along with it. Scarring is not generally a side effect of birthmark removal. 

How much does birthmark removal cost?

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Birthmark removal treatment at sk:n costs from £335 per treatment, exact costs will be confirmed after a consultation with a doctor who will assess your birthmark.

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