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Free Vascular Birthmarks Foundation (VBF) Laser Treatment Clinic

This free laser clinic is part of VBF’s mission to network families affected by VBARS to the appropriate medical professionals for evaluation and/or treatment, provide informational resources, sponsor physician education, mobilize medical missions, collaborate on research, and support programs that promote acceptance. At VBF’s national and international clinics, free laser treatments are offered to patients who cannot afford or have limited access to treatment. VBF is committed to ensuring that every patient gets fair and equal access to the latest treatment options for all vascular birthmarks, anomalies, and/or related syndromes.

Free VBF Laser Treatment Clinic in Washington DC, USA

May 3, 2024

VBF NYC

Free Laser Treatment
The Vascular Birthmarks Foundation is proud to host the 2024 VBF DC Free Laser Clinic on Friday, May 3, 2024, with Dr. Pooja Sodha at 2300 M Street, 6th floor, Washington, DC 20037.

The free laser and consultation clinic is open to both adults and children.

Free VBF Laser Treatment Clinic in Milan, Italy

June 7, 2024

VBF Milan

The clinic will take place at Laserplast in Milan, Italy. Laserplast is located at PIAZZA ELEONORA DUSE 2 – 20122 Milano (MI).

In addition to free laser treatment and free ultrasounds, the VBF Italy Super Clinic will offer free consultations for Sturge-Weber Syndrome (SWS).

Patients will have the opportunity to meet with:

  • Giacomo Colletti, MD, DDS. (for Laser and Ultrasound)
  • Matteo Tretti Clementoni, MD
  • Anne Comi, MD (for SWS)
  • Linda Rozell-Shannon, PhD

To be considered for a free laser session, you will need to be screened and pre-approved, found on the application. This laser clinic is open to all, both adults and children.

Free VBF Laser Treatment Clinic in New York, NY, USA

October 4-5, 2024

The Vascular Birthmarks Foundation's 30th Anniversary of assisting families affected by a VBARS (vascular birthmark, anomaly, and/or related syndrome). Throughout 2024, the VBF will be celebrating their accomplishments such as networking over 150,000 children and adults into treatment, and providing hundreds of free services to patients from all over the world.

VBF has two events to commemorate this special occasion.

First Event: VBF Super Clinic

Friday and Saturday, October 4-5, in New York City. Co-hosts will be Dr. Roy Geronemus and Dr. Robert Rosen.

VBF will provide individual clinic appointments with their multidisciplinary team consisting of the top experts in the field. Additional services include: free laser treatment, free ultrasound exam, free dental exam, free Sturge-Weber Syndrome assessment, free psychotherapy session, free hotel room, and free parking. Virtual lectures from VBF team of experts will also be made available. Your $100 all-inclusive registration fee ($25 for those requesting a fee waiver) includes all our super clinic services, as needed.

VBF super clinic serves individuals with any type of vascular birthmark, anomaly and/or related syndrome (VBARS) including hemangiomas, port-wine stain birthmarks, lymphatic malformations, arteriovenous malformations, venous malformations, KTS, PHACES, CLOVES, CMTC, and Sturge-Weber Syndrome, among others.

Free laser treatments and free hotel rooms fill up fast and are subject to availability and eligibility, so please register early to secure your spot.

The preliminary schedule is as follows:
Friday October 4: Free dental, ultrasound, SWS assessment and “Birthmark Glam Art” will be offered.
Saturday, October 5: There will be consultation appointments, psychotherapy sessions, and free laser treatments.
All services will be in the Mid-town NYC area. An address will be updated shortly.

Second Event: 30th Anniversary Gala Celebration

Friday evening, October 4, 2024 at the Yale Club in NYC. The gala will highlight Dr. Linda’s 30 years of service to the birthmarked community. Musical performances will be by individuals in VBF birthmarked community. If you are interested in learning more about the gala, please see the Vascular Birthmarks Foundation’s 30th Anniversary Gala information.

Candela’s Vbeam® Pulsed Dye Laser (PDL) is considered the gold standard for the laser treatment of port wine stains (birthmarks) and other vascular anomalies in infants and children, as well as adults.

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What medical experts say about the Vascular Birthmarks Foundation and Candela professional Vbeam® laser machine:

Candela is ever grateful for all of the tremendous work the Vascular Birthmarks Foundation does all over the world. We are honored to support the many physicians and the teams that help improve the lives of patients using Candela’s VBeam 595 nm technology. We are committed to developing innovative, transformational technologies that treat serious afflictions impacting individuals regardless of age and skin type from around the globe, and we are happy to partner with this Foundation that shares our same belief in changing lives. - Konika Patel Schallen, MD - Senior VP, Clinical Operations and Medical Director at Candela Corp

Many individuals and families living with a vascular birthmark, anomaly and/or related syndrome (VBARS) have not been able to have access to care during the past several years due to circumstances out of their control, such as COVID-19 and displacement due to the war in Ukraine, this free clinic will provide both help and hope to our VBARS community in Europe. No matter what is happening in the world, the need for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan does not stop. - Dr. Linda Rozell-Shannon, president and founder, The Vascular Birthmarks Foundation

We are pleased to be able to support the meaningful work of the Vascular Birthmarks Foundation with the Candela Vbeam Pulsed Dye Laser which has been helping physicians improve vascular birthmarks for over thirty years. The team at Candela is committed to advancing technology and collaborating with our providers in order to continue to impact the lives of patients around the world. - Konika Patel Schallen, M.D., Medical Director, Senior Vice President, Global Clinical Operations, Candela Medical

The VBF Italy free clinic is one of the most rewarding events in my medical career. I look forward to it like children look forward to Christmas. - Dr. Giacomo Colletti

Myself and my staff look forward to hosting these free VBF clinics. Being able to pay it forward through the use of Laserplast is as rewarding for us as it is for the patients. - Dr. Matteo Tretti Clementoni

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About The Vascular Birthmarks Foundation

Established in 1994, by Founder and President, Linda Rozell-Shannon, Ph.D., VBF is the leading vascular birthmarks foundation in the world for patient education.

The Vascular Birthmarks Foundation (VBF) is an international charitable organization that networks families affected by a vascular birthmark, anomaly, and/or related syndrome (VBARS) to the appropriate medical professionals for evaluation and/or treatment, provides informational resources as well as sponsors physician education, mobilizes medical missions, and supports research and programs that promote acceptance for individuals with vascular birthmarks. VBF has networked more than 125,000 children and adults into treatment since 1994.

For more information about vascular birthmarks, anomalies, and/or related syndromes, and treatment options, please visit www.birthmark.org.

About the European Vascular Anomalies

The European Vascular Anomalies (EVA) Clinic is a modern medical unit providing specialized and coordinated services for patients with Hemangiomas and Vascular Malformations. Additionally, the surgical team treats any medical condition that causes functional and aesthetic problems on the face and neck. The clinic’s physicians are highly trained Facial Surgeons, specialized in Maxillofacial, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, as well as Interventional Radiologists, Pathologists, Dermatologists and other related medical specialists and healthcare providers.

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