my little girl's birthmark
 

Hi, I am in Australia. i was so excited of having my newborn girl Elli on 6/11/2012. but the birthmarks on her face turn us down completely. at the beginning, doctor told us those marks are bruises, and will disappear in a few days. but actually those are birthmarks, i am not sure what kind of birthmarks are on her nose, upper lip and forehead. could you please have a look at the attached photos, and give me some suggestions of the treatment.

Hi and welcome!

They *look* like port wine stains, but I can't be sure. What part of Australia are you in?

Here are our listings for doctors in Australia:

Dr David Lord
Radiology Department
Vascular Birthmarks Program
Childrens Hospital Westmead
Locked Bag 4001
Westmead NSW 2145
Sydney Australia
www.chw.edu.au/site/directory/entries/vascular_birthmarks.htm


Dr. Tony Moore
Adelaido Plastic Surg. Assoc.
Memorial Hospital North Adelaide,
S. Australia 8267-1800

Dr Philip Bekhor
Director, Laser Unit
Royal Children's Hospital
Melbourne, Australia
and
Laser Dermatology
503 Elgar Rd
Box Hill, Melbourne
Victoria
Phone 61 3 9890 1844
www.laserdermatology.com.au

Thanks Missy. We live in Adelaide (South Australia).if it is port wine stain, what is the best time for treatment. Last week, a skin doctor told us that Elli may need a laser treatment at 1-year old age, we are going to see another skin doctor tomorrow, and I will keep you informed. we will go to see Dr. Tony Moore as you recommended sometime soon.