Stretch Marks Treatment: Q&A
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Best Laser Wavelength for Stretch Mark Removal?
What type of laser works to remove stretch marks? I heard that the excimer laser was the best but as far as I know, nobody in my area can provide that.
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Eva S
in Seattle, WA
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Stretch marks are scars within the dermis
I agree with what has been said. Stretch marks can only be removed by excision (like a tummy tuck), because the stretch marks represent scar within the dermis of the skin, and like other scars, it cannot be "erased". I am sure that there are lots of lasers, lotions, creams, and advice about how to remove stretch marks, but keep in mind that when there are lots of advertised treatments for a problem, that probably means that there is no one best solution. Good luck!...
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Careful with the word "removal"
No laser of any kind can "remove" stretch marks, unfortunately.
They can lighten them if they are dark however.
The only way to "remove" stretch marks is with surgery such as those that are removed from the lower abdomen in a tummy tuck.
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Stretch mark treatment with laser
I have used pulsed dye laser successfully for red stretch marks and selective fractional laser for white stretch marks. Although difficult, both lasers can dramatically improve stretch marks in most cases.
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Lasers cannot remove stretch marks
There are no lasers that can remove stretch marks. Some lasers can lighten the redness of the stretchmarks, and some may narrow the stretched skin a bit.
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