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                        without surgery, using a laser a good dermatologist or plastic surgeon can improve the birthmark.  However it can't improve your self-esteem.  I know that your outwards beauty sometimes hides your greater inner beauty.  Please try a self esteem class, or some counseling from  your local mental health center, they can help with giving you guidance and education on self esteem.  I wish you well. ruth