Vascular Birthmark Centre
A common cause of birthmarks in children is the abnormal development of arteries, veins and lymphatics. These birthmarks vary considerably in appearance, functional effects and prognosis. Treatment of these abnormalities is extremely important for the child and the family for both cosmetic and functional reasons, and varies according to the type and location of the lesion.
At the Alder Hey Vascular Birthmark Centre we run a weekly general clinic, and a monthly multidisciplinary clinic chaired by Mr S Liew, consultant plastic surgeon. The multidisciplinary clinic is also attended by Dr A Healey, consultant radiologist and Mrs C Gorst, laser nurse specialist. It also has the back up of specialists from dermatology, ENT, ophthalmology and oncology. Since its establishment in 1997, we have seen patients from all over
We treat all types of vascular anomalies, and also offer a wide range of laser treatments for various conditions:
· V beam laser for vascular lesions such as port wine stain, spider naevus and telangiectasia
· Q-switched Nd:YAG laser for pigmented lesions
· Erbium laser for resurfacing of scar and ablation of epidermal lesions
· Long pulsed Nd:YAG laser for venous malformation
· Long pulsed Nd:YAG laser for unwanted facial and body hair due to hormonal problems
Congenital Pigmented Naevus (Pigmented birth mark) information page
Members
Clinical Lead Se Hwang Liew
Coordinator Cath Gorst
Plastic Surgery Se Hwang Liew MB BCh MD FRCS(Plast)
Consultant Plastic Surgeon
Radiology Lawrence Abernethy
Consultant Radiologist
Peter Rowlands
Consultant Radiologist
Andrew Healey
Consultant Radiologist
Dermatology Richard Parslew
Consultant Dermatologist
Tim Clayton
Consultant Dermatologist
Opthalmology William Newman
Consultant Opthalmologist
ENT Raymond Clarke
Consultant ENT Surgeon
Oncology Barry Pizer
Consultant Oncologist
Contacts Janet Hughes, secretary to Mr S Liew
