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Queensland Mom Defends Laser Treatment for Son's Birthmark

8/13/2025

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Brooke Atkins from Queensland, Australia, is standing firm amid criticism for opting for laser treatment on her son Kingsley’s Port Wine Stain birthmark. She highlights the treatment's health advantages, especially as Kingsley battles glaucoma and Sturge-Weber Syndrome. At just three years old, Kingsley’s birthmark has notably faded, and his mother shares that he is thriving despite his ongoing health struggles.

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Brooke Atkins from Queensland, Australia, is standing firm amid criticism for opting for laser treatment on her son Kingsley’s Port Wine Stain birthmark. She highlights the treatment's health advantages, especially as Kingsley battles glaucoma and Sturge-Weber Syndrome. At just three years old, Kingsley’s birthmark has notably faded, and his mother shares that he is thriving despite his ongoing health struggles.