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Resurfx Stretch Marks Treatment. La Jolla, CA
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I have nothing but great things to say about...
wnsNovember 15, 2016
I have nothing but great things to say about Cosmetic Laser Dermatology and their staff . Everyone has been so nice and helpful in regard to answering questions, suggesting discounts, scheduling, and following up after procedures. I started getting Resurfx treatments for stretch marks on my calves back in July at Cosmetic Laser Dermatology by Dr. Wu. I have ethnic skin and Dr. Wu seems very knowledgable about my skin type and was up front with me from the beginning on what will work for my skin type. I would definitely recommend them and will continue to go there in the future.
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Replies (4)
November 28, 2016
Hi...I've been considering the same. How many treatments did you have and at what density? Any pics you can share?
April 19, 2017
I had the procedure done every 4-6 weeks for a total of 5-6 procedures. I don't know the density but I do know that Dr. Wu increased the density each visit. I don't have any before and after pics but Dr. Wu did take photos before every procedure. I don't know if they put them on their site yet but they might be on there. I also had 1 microneedling procedure done about 6-8 weeks after my last Resurfx procedure to further help reduce the visibility of the stretch marks.
UPDATED FROM wns
9 months post
Update
wnsApril 19, 2017
Its been about 2 months since my last Resurfx procedure and I did see improvement of my stretch marks but not as much as I wanted. After speaking with Dr. Wu about possibly doing more Resurfax procedures he suggested I try a microneedling session since I had one stubborn stretch mark that was still very visible compared to the others. I guess microneedling is more direct to the target area versus lasers. Its been almost a month since the microneedling treatment and that one session made a huge difference. The texture is better. The marks don't feel as deep or indented but more smooth and blends in with the rest of my skin. I know I won't be able to completely get rid of my stretch marks but I am thinking about doing another microneedling treatment to see if they can be improved more.
Pics please when you're ready - love to see your results!
What was the procedure like? Was it uncomfortable?
The procedure was tolerable. My calves were numbed with cream for an hour before every procedure. The actual procedure was very quick and lasted about 15 mins. The laser felt like tiny needle pricks. He has a medical assistant there with him holding a device that lets out cool air to cool the area that he just went over. The first procedure of the Resurfx was the most uncomfortable for me because I wasn't used to it. The following 4-5 procedure were a lot more tolerable. After the procedure they gave some cream to rub on the area the next 3 days to assist in the healing process. I had the procedure done every 4-6 weeks for a total of 5-6 procedures.