Cherry angiomas (or sometimes known as cherry hemangioma, senile angiomas, or Campbell de Morgan spots) are harmless, small, bright cherry red to purple growths (vascular lesions or vascular tumors) that are, in fact, a collection of tiny blood vessels. They can appear anywhere on the body, and more of them occur with time and maturity.
Eruptive cherry angiomas can be removed easily and safely by the dermatologist, with a quick in-office procedure with minimal to no downtime.
Treatment for Cherry Hemangiomas
Techniques used by the dermatologist to address one or multiple cherry hemangiomas include:
Laser: Laser energy can be used to destroy the tiny blood vessels that cause the red/purple appearanceT
Electrodessication: The cherry angioma undergoes destruction by pinpoint heat to the skin’s surface
- Electrodessication: the cherry angioma undergoes destruction by pinpoint heat
- Laser: laser can be used to destroy the tiny blood vessels which cause the red/purple appearance
Dr. Arko Demianzcuk
Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon | BLOG
Dr. Arko Demianzcuk received his MD degree with honors from Queens University and his Plastic Surgery training (FRCS) from the University of British Columbia. His post-graduate education included subspecialty training in reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital Boston. Dr. Demianzcuk has been appointed as Clinical Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia and served as Director of the UBC Resident Cosmetic Clinic for over a decade.Dr. Demianzcuk’s professional memberships include the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada with subspecialty training in Plastic Surgery, the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgery, the Canadian Society of Aesthetic Surgery, the American Society of Plastic Surgery, and the Canadian Medical Association.
