Pregnancy, weight gain and growth spurts can cause the elastic fibers in the skin to be overextended, resulting first in red stretch marks, followed later by mature white stretch marks. Lasers have been proven to help both of these unsightly conditions.
- Reduces new, red stretch marks
- Reduces mature, white stretch marks
- No down time
- Minimal risk
Retinoic acid creams and Glycolic acid creams
The mechanism of action is unclear. Presumably, the X-Trac laser stimulates re-pigmentation of the white stretch marks, while the V Beam laser reduces capillaries and inflammation from red stretch marks, while stimulating new collagen growth.
Most skin types can undergo these treatments.
Improvement of stretch marks. Some patients may note greater effects from such treatments than other patients, depending on skin type, duration and size of the stretch marks.
This treatment has a very strong track record for safety and precision. The specific risks and the suitability of these procedures for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally.
You can return to work the same day and resume most of your regular activities.
Usually no pain.
Avoid excessive sun exposure. Avoid tanning for one month before the procedure.
Avoid excessive sun exposure for one week after the procedure.
Dr. Berman, Physician Assistants and Registered Nurses.
Pregnancy, weight gain and growth spurts can cause the elastic fibers in the skin to be overextended, resulting first in red stretch marks, followed later by mature white stretch marks. Lasers have been proven to help both of these unsightly conditions.
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- Reduces new, red stretch marks
- Reduces mature, white stretch marks
- No down time
- Minimal risk
Retinoic acid creams and Glycolic acid creams
The mechanism of action is unclear. Presumably, the X-Trac laser stimulates re-pigmentation of the white stretch marks, while the V Beam laser reduces capillaries and inflammation from red stretch marks, while stimulating new collagen growth.
Most skin types can undergo these treatments.
Improvement of stretch marks. Some patients may note greater effects from such treatments than other patients, depending on skin type, duration and size of the stretch marks.
This treatment has a very strong track record for safety and precision. The specific risks and the suitability of these procedures for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally.
You can return to work the same day and resume most of your regular activities.
Usually no pain.
Avoid excessive sun exposure. Avoid tanning for one month before the procedure.
Avoid excessive sun exposure for one week after the procedure.
Dr. Berman, Physician Assistants and Registered Nurses.
