What is the Best Way to Treat Old Stretch Marks?

In my plastic surgery practice, I use three different lasers for effective stretch mark improvement on the body. Our studies have shown clinical efficacy in these non surgical treatments.

"Old" or mature stretch marks usually present as hypopigmented lesions. This means that the stretch marks are lighter than the person's natural skin tone/color. Unfortunately, putting pigmentation (color) back once it is lost is far more challenging than removing the color that is usually associated with stretch marks such as red or dark brown. Presently, there is only one recognized technology that may be able to restore pigmentation - the excimer laser. Unfortunately, it is... more