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Stretch Mark Treatment for Dark Skin Types?
I have Fitzpatrick skin type IV and have old white stretch marks on my body. What is the best treatment for me? Is microdermabrasion a suitable treatment for me?
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It depends on what your concerns are.
Microdermabrasion can help improve the texture irregularities of scars, but cannot improve the white discoloration.
You might want to consult a reputable medical tattooing/permanent makeup facility that can color-match skin colors with tattoo pigments. The facility should use pure, medical-grade iron oxide pigments and sterile tools and techniques. They should be able to discuss with you the possible complications of camouflage tattooing including allergic reactions and either have some...
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Stretch mark treatment
I have had success in improving the appearance of stretch marks with a combination treatment of microdermabrasion performed monthly and tretinoin cream applied daily. Avoid laser treatments as they may only add to the problem by causing hyperpigmentation.
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Stretchmarks
There really are no good treatments for stretchmarks. The skin tightening lasers don't seem to help, and the only thing that can be offered in light skinned patients is to lighten the redder marks with IPL.
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