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Stretch Mark Treatment
Procedures
Stretch Mark
Treatment Pictures
Unsightly scars and stretch marks have been troubling
human kind for ages. They are unsightly, disfiguring and decrease self esteem
for many of us.
Causes of Scars And Stretch Marks
When multiple layers of skin are damaged a
scar may form. The damage could be due to surgery, fall, a burn or even severe
acne. Stretch marks on the other hand are thought to be the result of one's skin
collagen and elastin breaking down under stress. Pregnancy, and weight gain or
loss over a short period of time are the leading causes of stretch marks.
Stretch marks occur in areas of mechanical stress such as the breasts, abdomen,
thighs, Joints or buttocks. When they develop stretch marks are red. With time
they turn white as part of the healing process. In the past, there was no
definitive treatment to improve on their appearance. The results ranged from
fair to minimal.
Laser Technology
Nowadays, laser is available to treat scars
and stretch marks. The laser’s energy stimulates the skin under the scar. A new
collagen will form. This allow the skin to thicken under the scar where
eventually may more resemble the surrounding skin.
Is Laser Treatment Painful?
Topical anesthetic maybe indicated for
patients with low pain tolerance. Most patients describe the laser pulse as a
snap of a rubber band against the their skin.
Recovery
Results may not be immediate. Multiple treatments
maybe needed. The improvement in gradual and varies from a patient to patient.
Results from laser scar and stretch mark treatment are generally progressive and
may require multiple treatments. Most patients report marked improvement with
laser treatments. Retinoid cream or other growth factors may be needed in
conjunction with laser treatment for optimal results.
When can I see results?
Studies show that the appearance of stretch marks
continues to improve up to 3 to 6 months after each treatment. There is an
additive benefits with multiple treatments.
The skin after a treatment may be red for up to
two weeks. Redness may fade away sooner in some patients. Patient who could tan
easily may need to be on a protective bleaching cream.
The patients with fair complexion would not require bleaching cream
Are there other benefits to laser
treatments?
Lasers could treat other skin conditions
including: Age spots, skin tags, certain moles, sun-damaged skin, birthmarks,
port wine stains, spider veins, varicose veins, hair removal, tattoo removal and
wart removal.
Find out if you could benefit from
stretch mark treatment.
Call our office and arrange a private consultation.
513-221-1111 or 859-442-9000
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