Stretch Marks Treatment: Q&A
Ask a QuestionWhat is the Best Laser for Older Stretch Marks?
I have the white and some red stretch marks due to weight gain but only on thigh and hip areas. I wanted to know which laser would minimize or eliminate stretch marks. Thanks.
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Alejandra5475
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Using lasers to treat stretch marks
In my practice, I obtain great results with pulsed dye laser and selective fractional co2 laser skin resurfacing for stretch marks.
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Stretch marks and laser
Unfortunately stretch marks cannot be removed by any non-surgical method. The only way they can be removed is through surgery. Stretch marks are caused because the skin is stretched beyond its capacity to recoil. Its like a rubber band that is over stretched and can never regain its original shortened length. Any laser that claims to tighten skin has not addressed the basic physiologic problem which is a dermis that is overstretched. The laser will however help the coloration but the stretch...
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Tampa Plastic Surgeon
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Old stretch marks appear to respond best to fractional laser therapy.
Old stretch marks appear to respond best to fractional laser therapy. The treatment requires repeat sessions at 2-4 weeks to obtain optimal results.
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