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Posted by: Andrea Brun, CPNP-PC , Ibrahim Khansa, MD on May 07, 2019

A hemangioma is a benign tumor of blood vessels. It usually appears around 2-4 weeks of age as a small red-pink patch. It then grows rapidly for 5-6 months and continues to grow slowly until 1 year of age.

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Breast Reduction Surgery: When Is It Necessary for a Young Woman?
Breast size can be affected by weight fluctuations, so it is important to be at a stable, healthy weight for at least six months to one year prior to considering surgery.

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