Vascular Birthmark Center

04/28/2026

Birthmarks are common in newborn babies, with up to 80% of infants having some form of birthmark. While many birthmarks fade over time, some can persist into adulthood and may even pose a risk to the individual’s health. Fortunately, several medical treatments are available for birthmarks that require intervention.

Birthmarks are common in newborn babies, with up to 80% of infants having some form of birthmark. While many birthmarksRead the full article

04/23/2026

to this 8-month-old patient that had a right lower eyelid hemangioma causing pressure (astigmatism) on the eye, and then a 2-year follow up with normal vision and well healed lower eyelid scar. We were so pleased with the outcome.

04/21/2026

Did you know this VBF Fact of the Week?

04/15/2026

Dr. Levitin is honored to be the VBF Expert of the Week.

04/14/2026

Pollen season is here! For some children, allergens like pollen can trigger symptoms such as sneezing, itching, skin rashes, wheezing or even a life-threatening allergic reaction. Find out more.

​Children get allergies from coming into contact with allergens. Allergens can be inhaled, eaten, or injected (from stings or medicine) or they can come into contact with the skin. Here are tips to help your child with allergies.

04/07/2026

are made up of blood vessels and can be found anywhere on the body, but are most commonly found on the face, neck and chest. While most hemangiomas will shrink and disappear on their own, some can pose a risk to a child’s health or leave behind noticeable scarring. This is where modern laser treatment comes in.

Hemangiomas are a type of benign tumor that typically appears shortly after birth. These growths are made up of bloodRead the full article

04/03/2026

Happy Passover and Happy Easter! We hope everyone enjoys the holidays.

03/31/2026

The processes by which nevi are removed differ in considerable ways, depending on whether the lesion is pigmented or non-pigmented, the position relative to organs or nerve tissue and the size of the cell cluster. Therefore, it is important that all patients who are seeking treatment or removal of a nevus visit us for a full evaluation.

Find out more about nevus treatment or removal from the Vascular Birthmark Center. Dr. Greg Levitin has offices in both New York and Los Angeles, serving patients across the United States.

03/26/2026

Did you know this important VBF Fact of the Week?

03/24/2026

As summer approaches and beach season beckons, many people with vascular birthmarks wonder about the effects of sun exposure and tanning on their skin. Find out more on our latest .

As summer approaches and beach season beckons, many people with vascular birthmarks wonder about the effects of sun exposure andRead the full article

03/20/2026

Hello Spring! We hope everyone has a wonderful start to the new season this weekend.

03/18/2026

So excited to see this lovely girl back 9 months after surgery for her scalp hemangioma. In the first photo you can see the early 2-month scar, but now 6 months later the scar has healed so well that you have to move the hair just to see it!