I'm 23 and healthy. Infini RF vs Erbium laser for stretch marks? (photo)

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Around this time last year I got sick from a flu-bug while doing volunteer work overseas and ended up losing 15-20 pounds (couldn't keep food down). I didn't notice, but I ended up getting stretch marks on my biceps and underarms (these being more severe than the biceps). I've heard great things about Infini RF, but erbium laser as well. I'm sure both procedures are great in their own right. I was looking to avoid actual surgery, and wondered which might help more if at all

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Stretch marks needs a combination approach to get the most improvement. I recommend a combination of microneedling/prp, lasers (Erbium/Fraxel Laser, Excel V, Pulsed Dye Laser) or radiofrequency devices. Stretch marks can't be cured and it will take a series of treatments lifelong. I recommend you see an expert for a formal evaluation. Best, Dr. Emer

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

In my opinion, the fractionated erbium laser and standard micro-needling are the two best procedures for stretch marks. In both cases, PRP should be added.

Shobhan Manoharan, MBBS, FACD · Answer

Stretch marks are challenging and I don't believe that one modality is necessarily the "gold-standard" for treating them - many have their pros and cons.  Infini or Endymed Intensif are leading RF needling devices that can give a good response, as can fractionated ablative lasers such as CO2 and Erbium.  Non-ablative fractionated such as Fraxel 1550 can also give great outcomes in some.  So no one magic bullet, just seek an experienced specialist to guide you through it.  Best wishes,  Shobhan.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

See the weblink below for all the answers on stretch marks, including the best creams and treatments.
New stretch marks are easier to treat than older ones. For new stretch marks (red-purple-pink), my treatment of choice is V BEAM vascular laser combined with compounded Vitamin A creams or a cream called Stratamark. This can reduce stretch mark colour and width by up to 50% or more. 
  
Old stretch marks are harder to treat- my preferred option for old, white, silvery- papery stretch marks is a combination of CO2 fractional laser, or with INFINI RF and PRP. I also use Fraxel ReStore 1550, and also lasers in the 1440 to 1540 wavelength. Of all the methods I find microneedling with RF energy and PRP the best, as it has the lowest rate of skin colour changes, and the fastest healing time. Results wise, it outperforms CO2 laser! Still not a miracle cure. 
  
The truth is that stretch mark treatments are HIGHLY variable, depending on your own immune system, your skin type and the age of the stretch marks. Some get a 30% improvement, others up to 80%. Regardless of the treatment multiple sessions are need – anywhere from 3 to 8 sessions. An assessment is the very first step. Regards,
  
Dr Davin Lim, Laser and aesthetic dermatologist.
  
Brisbane, Australia.

I'm 23 and healthy. Infini RF vs Erbium laser for stretch marks? (photo)

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Answer: No best solution for stretch marks.

Answer: No best solution for stretch marks.

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Answer: No best solution for stretch marks.

Answer: No best solution for stretch marks.

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