After having breast implants placed I have developed angry red stretch marks all over my breasts and I am very disheartened and depressed about them. I would like to fade them as quickly as possible because they're so unsightly. I know they are permanent but I believe the color makes them appear far more ugly than they would otherwise look. They don't feel very deep but they are definitely pink. My dermatologist offered to do a pulsed dye laser for 2-3 sessions. Is this procedure worth trying?
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Yes, the laser beam does not penetrate deep enough to go through your lip fat and muscle to get to the metal. Some people may feel some heat, and we use soaked gauze to make it more comfortable for them.
It can take up to 1 month for the skin to heal and full results to be present after Pulse Dye Laser treatments. Depending on the response to treatment we may increase the laser energy, pulse duration, both or recommend a different laser. As a board-certified dermatologist, it is common for...
The pulsed dye laser is useful for vascular problems such as Rosacea or spider veins. There are other treatments for sebaceous gland hyperplasia available. Raffy Karamanoukian, Los Angeles
