While laser treatment is generally highly effective in removing stretch marks, the success of the procedure depends on how old and how visible your stretch marks are. Many patients require up to ten sessions of laser treatment before the stretch marks will disappear completely. The KTP and pulsed dye lasers are most often recommended for treating newly formed stretch marks that are still red or purple in color. They work by stimulating collagen synthesis and destroying the damaged blood vessels that show through the stretched skin, effectively erasing deeper-colored marks without affecting the surrounding area. Laser removal of stretch marks works by concentrating light rays on the skin. There are two ways to do this. Ablative laser procedure The first method is by removing thin layers of the skin with a laser beam. This promotes the growth of new smooth skin without stretch marks. Katz recommends a pulsed dye laser, which is used to fade pigmented skin, for redder stretch marks and a fractional CO2 laser, which removes the top skin layers and promotes new skin growth, for white ones. The fraxel laser is also an option, says Jaliman, as it stimulates collagen production. You could also try microdermabrasion to help smooth Make sure your patients are prepared for the treatment. Some patients experience mild discomfort during their laser skin treatment for stretch marks. This is normal, but make sure your patient knows that most patients do not experience pain during the procedure. The treatment itself can last anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours, depending on Melanie Rud • Updated on Oct 17, 2023 There's no denying that stretch marks (technical name: striae) can be an irksome and unsightly condition to deal with, but take heart in knowing that it's an extremely common issue. Even supermodels aren't immune—remember when Chrissy Teigen caused a social media frenzy after posting a video of hers ? Health Library / Diseases & Conditions / Stretch Marks Stretch Marks Stretch marks are a form of scarring that appear after your skin quickly stretches or shrinks. They often happen due to pregnancy, weight gain, weight loss and bodybuilding. Treatment options include laser skin resurfacing, dermabrasion, microneedling and retinol creams. vANyel.

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