I have large pores and stretch marks on my breasts. Can you get laser resurfacing treatments in this area?

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I am 18 years old, I don't know really what causes large pores on breasts but I do know that I don't like the way they look on my breast. My breasts also have white stretchmarks on them, which don't bother me as much. What can I do to reduce the appearance of these problems?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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Adam Scheiner, MD · Answer

Skin changes occur in many parts of the body. To effect rejuvenation of skin, there needs to be some sort of injury that the body repairs which results in new collagen formation that improves the appearance of the skin.Pores are a difficult condition to repair but Retin-A has been shown to help improve pore size.Otherwise, a simple treatment of a series of microneedling treatments with or without PRP could result in improvement of both the  stretchmarks and the pores.Best of Luck.

Jeff Angobaldo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. There are several treatment options that can help to improve this. Consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for a treatment plan that is best for you.

Melinda Lirag Lacerna-Kimbrell, MD, FACS · Answer

A non-ablative fractionated erbium laser can be used to reduce pore size and shrink stretch marks by causing the production of your own collagen. Your best bet is to have a face-to-face consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist with laser experience to find out your greatest option.Thank you for your question!Melinda Lacerna, MD FACS

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