46, white, what options are available for stretch marks after 3 pregnancies? (Photos)

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I am a white 46 year old, I have had three children/pregnancies. Approximately five years ago I had lipo on buttocks, hips, inner and outer thighs. Abdominal plasticity with lipo. Looked amazing afterwards, very pleased with the outcome. Recently I have lost about 20lbs. My question is, what options do I have to correct this? Is CO2 an option. In general, what do plastic surgeons suggest or would be the go to solution? Thanks in advanced.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Fractional CO2 laser is an excellent tool for skin rejuvenation in our center in Santa Monica. We use the fractional multi-depth ablative approach to help resurface the skin, recontour acne scars, improve incisional plastic surgery scars, and reduce surface irregularities from skin tone to dark pigmentation. Our approach utilizes a multi-depth approach that targets melanocytes in the epidermis and collagen fibroblasts in the dermis. This approach can be combined with a TCA Peel in a process known as a sapphire peel. Fractional laser is excellent for acne scars and contour scars in the skin. Patients are advised to undergo skin protocols with Melarase creams before and after treatment to help reduce pigmentation. Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. After the laser, we expect redness for a few weeks as the skin improves. PRP and Hydrafacial enzyme facials can further improve skin quality after fractional co2.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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