I have several stretch marks on my hips that are about 13 years old. However, they never fully faded; they are still reddish-purple in most light and angles. I've read that PDL/IPL treatment is best for newer stretch marks, but would it be beneficial on ones this old given the amount of color that's still in them? Texture improvements are good, but I'm mainly looking to lighten them so that they are less noticeable.
May 9, 2020
Answer: Possible PDL for old stretch marks I am not certain if PDL treatment to your stretch marks would lead to improvement or not, but it would be a simple treatment with low risk, so I think it's worthwhile to try. I would recommend treating just one mark first to see how it reacts and if there's improvement then I would treat all the remaining ones.
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May 9, 2020
Answer: Possible PDL for old stretch marks I am not certain if PDL treatment to your stretch marks would lead to improvement or not, but it would be a simple treatment with low risk, so I think it's worthwhile to try. I would recommend treating just one mark first to see how it reacts and if there's improvement then I would treat all the remaining ones.
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June 1, 2020
Answer: Pulsed Dye Laser Thanks for your question and helpful photo. I think you should give a PDL treatment a try! You could start with just a test spot or two to see what kind of settings you will need, and what to expect. Injections and other modalities won't be as effective as a vascular-specific laser such as pulsed dye. Please see a board certified dermatologist with experience in lasers. Best of luck!
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June 1, 2020
Answer: Pulsed Dye Laser Thanks for your question and helpful photo. I think you should give a PDL treatment a try! You could start with just a test spot or two to see what kind of settings you will need, and what to expect. Injections and other modalities won't be as effective as a vascular-specific laser such as pulsed dye. Please see a board certified dermatologist with experience in lasers. Best of luck!
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