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What is the Best Way to Treat Old Stretch Marks?
I have old stretch marks, and I've had them for a long time. I am a Caucasian female with light skin. What would be the best stretch mark treatment for these?
Asked 33 months ago by
bobbie in bloomfield in Ypsilanti, MI
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Realistic Expectations for Stretch Marks
"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.
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