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Which Laser is Better for Improving the Appearance of Stretch Marks ?
asked 1 year ago by lapr3 in Los Angeles, CA
Latest answer by Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Question viewed 359 times
Tags: stretch marks, female, best
I would like to improve the appearance of some old, white stretch marks that I have on my thighs and hips. I went to 2 places that use different lasers and I'd like know which one would be more effective. The 1st place offers to give me 3 treatments with Erbium, Yag-KTP and Collagen Inducing Therapy. The 2nd place offers to treat me (they said I'd need at least 5 sessions) with Aramis. Which laser would help me improve their appearance more if at all?
3 answers to Which Laser is Better for Improving the Appearance of Stretch Marks ?
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No treatment for stretch marks other than excision
The only really effective treatment for stretch marks is excision like in a tummy tuck. Old white ones won't even respond to any lasers because all those do is get the color out but don't get rid of the stretch marks. Save your money as both places want to rip you off.
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There is NO laser which reliably improves stretch marks
In my experience, there is NO laser, light source, cream, pill, 1-800-RIP-OFF or internet ripoff which works reliably for stretch marks. I am aware of reports in the literature where various devices and creams have been described as improving stretch marks, but in the real world outcomes have been unpredictable and unreliable. Patient satisfaction with treatments for stretch marks is generally very low.
Fortunately, nature usually does a fine job of fading stretch marks, and I have...
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Kevin C. Smith, MD
Niagara Falls Dermatologic Surgeon
Niagara Falls Dermatologic Surgeon
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Stretch Mark Lasers...
Regarding: "Which Laser is Better for Improving the Appearance of Stretch Marks ?
I would like to improve the appearance of some old, white stretch marks that I have on my thighs and hips. I went to 2 places that use different lasers and I'd like know which one would be more effective. The 1st place offers to give me 3 treatments with Erbium, Yag-KTP and Collagen Inducing Therapy. The 2nd place offers to treat me (they said I'd need at least 5 sessions) with Aramis. Which...
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