I have red/purple stretch marks on my hips and have had 3 fraxel treatments. The fraxel helped with the texture and has shrunk the stretch marks. However, they are still quite red/purple and i was thinking of trying v beam. I would also like to have more fraxel treatments. So i am wondering if getting more fraxel after v beam would make the redness come back? Would the vbeam results be permanent even with further laser treatments?
November 9, 2016
Answer: Treating Stretch Marks with V-Beam and Fraxel I absolutely would treat your stretch marks with V-Beam for the redness or eMatrix or Fraxel for the texture. This is the absolute best combination of treatments for these type of marks and I suggest you alternate treatments for the best cosmetic results. Best, Dr. Green
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November 9, 2016
Answer: Treating Stretch Marks with V-Beam and Fraxel I absolutely would treat your stretch marks with V-Beam for the redness or eMatrix or Fraxel for the texture. This is the absolute best combination of treatments for these type of marks and I suggest you alternate treatments for the best cosmetic results. Best, Dr. Green
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October 20, 2016
Answer: Best Lasers for Red Stretch Marks Stretch marks can be one of the most difficult skin conditions to treat; I am happy to hear yours are getting better with Fraxel treatments. The VBeam laser is an excellent choice to help with the red color of your stretch marks. It is actually safe and effective to perform both the VBeam and Fraxel within the same session, so long as the VBeam is performed before numbing is applied. The redness you experience post-Fraxel is very superficial, and generally subsides within a few days; the red color to your stretch marks exists deeper within the skin. Therefore, if you are to improve the color of your stretch marks with the VBeam laser, the redness will not return outside of the superficial, temporary flush you experience post-Fraxel. Be sure to always seek the consult of a board certified Dermatologist in regards to lasers. Best of luck!
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October 20, 2016
Answer: Best Lasers for Red Stretch Marks Stretch marks can be one of the most difficult skin conditions to treat; I am happy to hear yours are getting better with Fraxel treatments. The VBeam laser is an excellent choice to help with the red color of your stretch marks. It is actually safe and effective to perform both the VBeam and Fraxel within the same session, so long as the VBeam is performed before numbing is applied. The redness you experience post-Fraxel is very superficial, and generally subsides within a few days; the red color to your stretch marks exists deeper within the skin. Therefore, if you are to improve the color of your stretch marks with the VBeam laser, the redness will not return outside of the superficial, temporary flush you experience post-Fraxel. Be sure to always seek the consult of a board certified Dermatologist in regards to lasers. Best of luck!
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