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Hemangioma excision
Hemangioma excision


Hemangioma excision

Alternative Names:
Birthmark excision

Expectations after surgery:

Cosmetic improvements depend on the size and location of the lesion and the surgeon's skill. Generally, the long-term outlook is quite good.



Convalescence:

The hospital stay will depend on the extent of surgery. Complete healing may take up to 6 weeks.




Review Date: 10/31/2005
Reviewed By: Jeremy Goverman, M.D., Department of Trauma and Critical Care, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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