Does Carboxytherapy work on stretch marks?

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I've had stretch marks on my arms, forearms and shoulders ever since I was 12 years old. I gained a lot of weight as a pre-teen and teenager and have since lost most of it. I am now 23 and left with these horrible marks. I am an african american female so I am hesitant about using lasers. I've read that carboxytherapy is "the best development in stretch mark treatment in years." Does it really work? Will it work on old stretch marks?

Jamé Heskett, MD · Answer

Hi, 
Emphatically, YES! Stretchmarks are easily and relatively economically treated with carboxytherapy. Treatments are generally 15 minutes long where a very small needle is inserted into each stretch mark delivering the CO2. Treatments are done twice a week for 2-4 weeks, and then every other week for a month and then monthly. Generally, clients get the most results between 10 and 20 treatments. . First the stretch mark will become less deep, then it will become more narrow, and then it will repigment. Some smaller stretch marks will disappear, where larger ones will remain, although smaller and less noticeable. Usually there is at least 50% improvement overall. There is little downtime (some small pinpoint bruises are possible) and there are no activity restrictions. This works on old and new stretch marks, and on skin of any color. 
Best 
Dr. Jamé

Kamran Khoobehi, MD · Answer

There is no treatment to get rid of the stretch marks. There are lasers that help the appearance of the stretch marks . The reason for the difficulty in stretch mark treatment is because stretch marks are result of tissue expansion and skin tear from inside.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Nothing can get rid of stretch marks other than excising them like we can do in a tummy tuck.  All the other treatments can offer is to lighten them possibly if they are the early purple kind.  Save your money, you will be dissapointed and they won't reimburse you after!

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