How much does stretch mark removal cost?

A: No Really Effective Treatment for Stretch Marks

By Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD - Virginia Beach Dermatologist

I agree with the advice given by Dr. Rand. While something like Fraxel or IPL might lead to a minor degree of improvement, such treatment is not worth the money. Even less so the creams you might see being plugged on the internet. Aside from cutting them out, if you have an excuse to do so via a... more

A: Save your money unless you need a tummy tuck

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

The only time stretch marks can be removed is when they are located within the boundries of skin that can be removed. The most common place for this is in a tummy tuck. Other than excision, there is no way to get rid of stretch marks. You can lighten them with IPL lasers but they are not... more

I agree the drugstore and fad creams don’t do anything.. BUT I almost completely rid my hip area of white stretch marks over ten years old,not as deep as some I've seen. Using Retina A Daily for 7 months combined with TNS body lotion during the day or alternated with NeoCeuticals PDS Cream a strong Glycolic with a petroleum base that holds in moisture...You put it on wet skin Better than MD-Forte hand and Body.. For dark stretch marks you would have to add a lightener to the above...Ma Ma Lotion (Mandelic Acid) PCA pigment bar is nice and smells good...It comes in a jar with a sponge for use in the shower let it set for 2 minutes and rinse conveniant$18 and lasts for months... PCA also has a Pigment gel (Kojic acid) without Hydroquinone that works almost as well as the prescription Tri-luma I used before without side effect for about $40.. The ones in the picture are not bad they don't look that deep...Are they new?? I think the retina would help but not totally diminish...But you can't go in the sun... You could try the Needling or derma roller that you can buy online for under a $100…It does micro holes like fraxel you would want to find a 1.5 or 2 mm.. I read a study that says they had a 30% improvement in wrinkles and it induced collagen…Maybe combined with retina A ect after for intense absorbtion.. All of these will irritate your skin and make it exfoliate.. So it's very dependant on your skin Unless your are used to retinoids and glycolics...You need to start slow... I found the TNS body cream makes it tolerable and allows you to use the Retina more.. I wouldn’t do it but I have heard of people using a tattoo gun without ink to get rid of indented scars and stretch marks… You can buy them online too… I buy products I can’t get at my derms on skincarerx.. It’s easy to navigate, search by condition you want to treat,Bestselling for the condition and read customer reviews..They also have the most reasonable prices for products with effective ingredients.. MD-Forte,Obagi,Skin medica ect.. Before I buy anything online I always search for a coupon code you can usually get 10-20% off at most stores and free shipping using the code at checkout.... It won’t happen overnight but the retina A. With massage and exfoliation will reduce them..Mine are almost entirely gone I doubt anyone else would be able to see them..It took about 7 months of consistent use.. I had a terrible experience with fraxel. It destroyed my skin so I’m hesitant to say this but if your desperate you could try it…It is on your body not face..I would get a spot tested before I invested the money.... But I would try the above first I think you'll be surprised if your consistant… Good Luck

How much does stretch mark removal cost?

A: No Really Effective Treatment for Stretch Marks

A: Save your money unless you need a tummy tuck

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