Birthmark Removal: Recovery is easy

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

- After the 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, depending on the size of your birthmark.

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

- Its 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.

- 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.

- Not only will your activity not be limited to nothing, 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.

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.