How does Ematrix Differ from Dermabrasion (and other scar removal procedures) for stretch mark scar removal? Are people happier with the results from Ematrix?
July 23, 2015
Answer: Very different, stretch marks can improve with.... ....both Ematrix and laser, but the earlier the treatment the better. Pink, red, or purple stretch marks can be treated with a combination of vitamin a cream (tretinoin) and V Beam laser. Now, if you have white stretch marks, they can be v v difficult to treat. E Matrix has been shown to improve stretch marks that are white, but the results are not very predictable. Additionally fractional CO2 and or erbium- Fraxel laser can help, but once again results are not consistent. Stretch marks can be considered the HOLY GRAIL of dermatology- not one reliable treatment to give consistent improvements. RegardsDr Davin LimDermatologist, Laser and CosmeticBRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
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July 23, 2015
Answer: Very different, stretch marks can improve with.... ....both Ematrix and laser, but the earlier the treatment the better. Pink, red, or purple stretch marks can be treated with a combination of vitamin a cream (tretinoin) and V Beam laser. Now, if you have white stretch marks, they can be v v difficult to treat. E Matrix has been shown to improve stretch marks that are white, but the results are not very predictable. Additionally fractional CO2 and or erbium- Fraxel laser can help, but once again results are not consistent. Stretch marks can be considered the HOLY GRAIL of dermatology- not one reliable treatment to give consistent improvements. RegardsDr Davin LimDermatologist, Laser and CosmeticBRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
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September 28, 2016
Answer: EMatrix for Treating Stretch Marks
Improving stretch marks is difficult even under the best of circumstances. Careful evaluation is necessary to determine if you are a candidate for any successful treatment. The eMatrix uses fractionated bipolar radiofrequency energy which is called sublative rejuvenation. Unlike other treatments such as dermabrasion and fractional ablative laser treatments where most of the effect is in the superficial layers of the skin (epidermis), the eMatrix affects only 5% of the epidermis and most of the effect is in the deeper tissue (dermis). For this reason I believe it is a better modality for the treatment of stretch marks. There are currently ongoing studies showing the potential effectiveness of eMatrix treatments for stretch marks.
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September 28, 2016
Answer: EMatrix for Treating Stretch Marks
Improving stretch marks is difficult even under the best of circumstances. Careful evaluation is necessary to determine if you are a candidate for any successful treatment. The eMatrix uses fractionated bipolar radiofrequency energy which is called sublative rejuvenation. Unlike other treatments such as dermabrasion and fractional ablative laser treatments where most of the effect is in the superficial layers of the skin (epidermis), the eMatrix affects only 5% of the epidermis and most of the effect is in the deeper tissue (dermis). For this reason I believe it is a better modality for the treatment of stretch marks. There are currently ongoing studies showing the potential effectiveness of eMatrix treatments for stretch marks.
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