Dr Phil Kieran: Should my young grandson undergo surgery?

Although surgical intervention will often result in a quicker result, it carries some risk.

Birthmarks on the back of the head or neck are common. Picture: iStock 

My grandson was born six months ago with a pronounced strawberry birthmark on the back of his head. It doesn’t seem to bother him, and the doctor has said it will more than likely disappear in time. Would surgery not be a better option?

Birthmarks on the back of the head or neck are common.