US model, 24, who has spent $15,000 trying to cover her large facial birthmark since she was ONE finally finds the courage to go make-up free for a photoshoot

Celina Leroy, 24, from New York, always tried to hide the large red mark - but now she's embracing her difference and modelling without make-up.

She spent $10,000 on 40 laser treatments and two operations to hide it since the age of one (inset), but now Celina is proud if the port wine stain. 

But now the model has decided to embrace her unique birthmark and has started posing for photoshoots without covering it with makeup. 

She's found that people have been supportive of her decision.