Cost of Laser or TCA Peel for stretchmarks?

How much are the costs of Laser or TCA Peel treatment on stretchmarks on calves & inner thighs?

2 answers to “Cost of Laser or TCA Peel for...”

A: Don't do TCA Peel for stretch marks

John P. Di Saia, MD

Hello, Stretch Marks will have little or no change with peels or laser treatment. For pigment control, consider bleaching (or fading) creams and good sun screens when you are exposed to sunlight. This can help minimize their appearance. For those on the tummy, a tummy tuck operation is another possibility.

A: Lasers or peels do almost nothing to stretch marks

David Hansen, MD

Lasers and chemical peels do almost nothing to stretch marks. After several treatments and a few thousand dollars spent, you may see 10-15% improvement in your stretchmarks and that is only if they are less than 6 months old. Sorry, we don't have anything that works well yet, but maybe someday it will happen.

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liezle14
529 posts
2 Aug 2009

Hello Selfcare! You might also want to visit the TCA Peel Cost Page where real TCA peel patients post the cost of their treatments.

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