Recovery from Birthmark Removal Surgery

 Whether laser or graft, recovery from birthmark removal is easy

If you have hesitated to get birthmark removal cosmetic surgery because you fear that the recovery period from this cosmetic surgery might be complicated or painful, here is information that might help you feel better. These are the basics of recovery from birthmark removal laser surgery:

- After the birthmark removal laser surgery you'll be put on antibiotics to prevent infection

- Your skin will feel tender and sore for about a week or maybe a little more after this type of cosmetic surgery, depending on the size of your birthmark that was removed. 

- Swelling may or may not occur after birthmark removal surgery, though it is often minimal and almost unnoticeable.

- It's possible that you'll experience bruising, but cold compresses and some vitamins have been known to reduce the chances of bruising or the time over which bruising might occur.
Your cosmetic surgeon should be able to predict for you whether bruising will occur

- Sleeping may be uncomfortable at first. You may want to sleep on your back and possibly even take a mild sleep aid after the surgery for a few nights.  Again, you should talk to your cosmetic surgeon about a sleep aid if sleep is a must

- Not only will your activity not be limited to nothing after your birthmark removal laser surgery, it may be recommended that you move around a bit during the day to prevent clots or excess swelling in the affected area. That said, it may be a month before you can engage in very heavy exercise after birthmark removal.

These are the major components of recovery from birthmark removal surgery. Of course, ask your own cosmetic surgeon for details about your own unique recovery needs. Hopefully, however these guidelines might help break down your fears of pursuing this relatively simple cosmetic surgery.