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A member asked:

Does anyone have success removing a port wine stain?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes: Depending on the location and whether it is raised or flat, a combination of laser therapy and/or local surgical debulking can restore these areas to near-normal appearance.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 4/16/2016

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Dr. James Sidman answered

Specializes in Pediatric ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Yes, but....: These are treated with repeat laser treatments. Laser can make a big difference but it almost never makes the stain go away completely.

Answered 6/19/2014

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