Birthmark Removal

Any mark, spot, or bump that is present in or around the time of birth on the skin of an infant is a birthmark. Birthmarks are composed of various types of normal tissue or pigment that have lost their way to their normal destination during fetal development. Most birthmarks are small and do not produce medical problems. The most common birthmarks are composed of either pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) or blood vessels. Rarely, certain birthmarks can be a clue to a more serious medical problem.