Lux 1540 FDA Approved for Stretch Marks?

The Palomar Lux 1540 is FDA appoved for the treatment of stretch marks. This is a very popular treatment, because prior to the Lux 1540, there was no safe or effective treatment for stretch marks. Just like treating cellulite, myriad creams were marketed which did no good. Lasers actually treat the structure of the skin, making improvements in visual appearance that correlate well with tissue biopsy examinaations that show a tremendouds rearrangement and increase in collagen and increase in... more

The Lux1540 laser is indeed FDA approved for the treatment of stretchmarks.  This is fantastic news since stretchmarks have been notoriously difficult to treat.  The appropriate way to treat them with the Lux1540 is with several treatments (4-5) spaced apart by 1 month.  There is very little downtime and many patients have had dramatic results!

Lux1540 non-ablative fractional skin resurfacing is an excellent option for stretch marks, surgical scars, and acne scars.  We have had tremendous results for each of these indications.  Keep in mind that it takes 4-5 sessions on average to achieve the desired outcome.