Port Wine Stains, Hemangiomas

Port Wine Stains are vascular malformations can be noticeable and embarrassing. At birth they are usually pink, but as time goes by they become more red-purple and can thicken.. Port Wine Stains can also vary greatly in size. In general, the sooner “Port wine stains” are treated the better the response.

Hemangiomas are another vascular malformation that usually appear shortly after birth.. They are raised marks which can be red, blue, or purple in color. Currently it is believed that these develop as the result of implantation of placental tissue before the baby is born. They can often be treated as soon as they are identified. With early laser treatment, many hemangiomas will stop growing and others will significantly improve.

Patients come to Dr Carniol from multiple areas in New Jersey for treatment. His office is in the Medical Arts Center which is attached to Overlook Hospital in Summit, New Jersey and can be easily reached from Interstates 78 and 24.