How To Diagnose And Treat A Strawberry Hemangioma

Surgery

Surgical options are usually considered a last resort for strawberry hemangioma treatment, and operations are often only recommended for hemangiomas that may pose a risk to organs. Some patients who have strawberry hemangiomas on the face or other areas visible on a regular basis may choose to have them removed for cosmetic reasons. If the procedure involves the removal of a strawberry hemangioma that is small and not too deep, the operation can normally be performed in a dermatologist's or plastic surgeon's office with the use of local anesthetic. Patients may need to return the week after the procedure to have stitches removed, and doctors may prescribe pain relievers for patients to take after the surgery. For larger or deeper hemangiomas, patients may need to have the removal performed under general anesthesia, which will take place at a hospital or at an outpatient surgical facility. Patients can normally be discharged the same day. Risks of both types of procedures include scarring and bleeding, and these risks will be carefully explained to the patient before the operation.

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