Minimally Invasive Hemangioma Treatment in Infants – No Surgery

These advanced approaches help control growth, reduce complications, and improve outcomes - safely and precisely.

Hemangioma Treatment Without Surgery | Minimally Invasive Infant Care

In brief

In most cases, infant hemangiomas do not require treatment and resolve naturally over time. However, when intervention is needed, modern minimally invasive techniques allow effective treatment without open surgery.

When Is Treatment Needed?

Treatment may be recommended when:

  • The hemangioma is growing rapidly
  • An open ulcer develops
  • There is recurrent bleeding
  • Pain or significant swelling is present
  • The lesion is located in a sensitive area (face, eyes, neck, airway)
  • There is functional impairment (vision, breathing, feeding)

In these cases, early medical evaluation is important.

Non-Surgical Hemangioma Treatment – How It Works

Minimally invasive treatment is performed through the blood vessels, without surgical incisions.

During the procedure:

  • A targeted approach is used to access the vessels feeding the hemangioma
  • Blood flow to the lesion is reduced
  • The hemangioma gradually shrinks in a controlled manner
    🔹 No open surgery
    🔹 Minimal scarring
    🔹 Faster recovery

Who Is This Treatment Suitable For?

This approach is especially relevant when:

  • The hemangioma does not respond to medical therapy
  • Complications such as bleeding or ulceration occur
  • There is significant cosmetic concern
  • The lesion is in a sensitive or high-risk location

Not every case requires treatment – individual evaluation is essential.

Benefits of Minimally Invasive Treatment

🔹 No surgical incision
🔹Lower risk compared to traditional surgery
🔹Shorter recovery time
🔹Precise and targeted treatment
🔹Suitable for infants when clinically indicated

How Long Does It Take to See Results?

Results depend on the type and severity of the hemangioma:

Minimally invasive treatment may show improvement relatively quickly In some cases, results develop gradually over several weeks

Is It Safe?

When performed by an experienced interventional specialist, minimally invasive treatment is considered safe, with a low rate of complications.

Hemangioma treatment is only needed in selected cases where symptoms, risk, or functional issues are present.
When treatment is required, minimally invasive options provide a safe and effective alternative to surgery.

Concerned about your child’s hemangioma?
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Dr. Adam Farkas
Dr. Adam FarkasDirector, Vascular Interventional Radiology Unit and Vascular Anomalies Clinic, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel. Chair, Israel Society of Interventional Radiology. Updated October 15, 2026.Medically reviewed by Dr. Adam Farkas, MD, October 15, 2026.

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In the angiography suite at Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem
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