IPL for Stretch Marks?

Topical creams and some light based treatments do help the redness of stretch marks fade, but unfortunately, technology has not yet advanced to create the perfect solution to make the lines themselves truly disappear. Fractionated lasers are promising, but the jury is still out on the long term true benefits of this even now. IPL can help the redness fade and make the area much less noticeable. But time does the same thing as well.

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) will improve the appearance of pink or red stretch marks by reducing the color changes. The texture irregularities are not improved by this procedure. Although there is still no perfect "fix", current work in fraxel and profractional laser technology looks promising. Each treatment creates tiny, microscopic tunnels in the skin that heal with more normal-appearing skin. After a series of treatments, the crinkled appearance of the stretch mark is... more

I agree with Dr. Goldberg. The only thing we can do to Stretch Marks is improve their redness or pigmentation with IPL. I have not found a laser or radio frequency devise that will help their appearance.

Stretch marks are not really superficial "marks". Rather they are permanent CRACKS through the skin. Just like other structural cracks cannot be erased neither can stretch marks DESPITE everything you hear. The ONLY question is how fast can these stretch cracks be faded and made less noticeable. If they are still young and reddish, IPL can be used to reduce the vascularity of the cracks and render them white and less noticeable much earlier than if you allowed them to mature by... more

Unfortunately, IPL will only improve the appearance of the red areas, not repair the stretch marks. There are still not enough studies or research to find the perfect stretch mark repair machine. Good luck and thank you for your question.

Stretch marks are very difficult to remove with laser. Although some cite excellent results, realistic expectations must be managed. Many different treatments are available and have been tried including retin A. Often times only the redness or purple color in the marks respond to interventions.

IPL may be helpful to minimize pigmentation and redness of a stretch mark but that may be it. Topical tretinoin should be the foundation of any stretch mark therapy. You may want to seek out a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon who has expertise in Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing as it may be helpful to even out textural changes associated with stretch marks.

We recommend laser treatments for stretch marks. While the IPL may be appropriate for some red stretch marks, we believe there are better options. Here are the suggestions. Red Stretch Marks - Pulsed Dye Lasers. Brown Stretch Marks - Q-Switched Lasers. Textured Stretch Marks - Non-ablative, Fractional & Erbium Lasers.

Hi there- In cases where the stretch mark has a pink or red color to it, IPL treatments can be very effective at reducing the redness and thus making the stretch mark less conspicuous. If the stretch mark does not have a pink or red color, however, IPL is likely to be a waste of your time and money. A stretch mark is an actual tear in the deep layer of your skin (the dermis)- explaining why there are no creams or laser treatment truly effective at their eradication.

Yes, we now are able to treat stretch marks with visible results! Some patients have had them completely go away, while others have seen enough improvement that they were comfortable in their swimsuits again! A combination of IPL for any discoloration, Cutera's Pearl Fractional Laser for texture, and prepping skin before lasers with certain prescription-strength skin care can make a huge difference. A test spot is often requested by patients if they are wanting to treat several or a... more

IPL treatment may lessen the redness in your stretch marks (if they are still red). If your stretch marks have lost pigmentation or if the skin has thinned out, IPL treatment will not help. There are other solutions, but you will need to consult with your dermatologist.