Fractional CO2 laser for stretch marks results and maintenance after acquired results?

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Does Fractional CO2 laser need to repeated for stretch marks once you have achieved your desired results for maintenance in the following years or does the skin remain that way permanently?

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.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

stretch marks will need regular treatment forever. co2 is not the best treatment for these.
stretch marks need lasers, microneedling, and sometimes medical tattooing. it is best at home to be using products that stimulate collagen and improve discoloration.  see emeragecosmetics.com for products like vivatia foam, MTS roller with anteageMD ampules to be used twice weekly, phyto plus by skinceuticals, cosmelan 2 cream, reve skin 1.0 retinol, and ISDIN lactic acid body lotion. In office radiofrequency like fractora, skinfinity, and venus viva work well.  consult with us, we do free skincare consults daily at emeragecosmetics.com.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Yelena Kipervas, DO · Answer

As with any procedure, stretch mark and fractional laser results need maintenance. You can have the procedure done once a year. Also it is important to maintain your weight so you do not get any more stretch marks.

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