Stretch marks are one of the most frustrating problems facing both physicians and patients today. The linear areas of scaring that occur with rapid changes in weight or pregnancy, often effect more women than men, and up until recently, had no successful treatment option available with proven clinical results.
Finally, with new FDA Approval, the Starlux laser system is the only effective treatment for stretch marks!! Some other treatments used until now, has not had long term effects with improvement and did not last. (surgery, topical tretinoin, IPL, Co2 lasers have all been tried).
Laser stretch mark removal surgery is one of the most popular forms of surgery for stretch marks but it is also a relatively expensive treatment option. Laser surgery won’t completely remove your stretch marks but it can have significant success in improving their appearance. The techniques involved are similar to those used to treat scars. A narrow beam of light transmits through the skin, helping to stimulate the cells in the dermis to create new tissue. At this stage most lasers only recognize color pigment, so they are not effective in treating mature stretch marks that have turned silver-white. However, there is currently new laser technology being developed that can treat white or pale scars. Most laser treatments require between five and six sessions.
For the laser surgery to be more successful in eliminating stretch marks, there are some ways that you should follow.
Upon deciding that you want to undergo a laser surgery to remove your stretch mark, you should look for the right center that will accommodate your needs. The center that you should go to must be managed by a physician. He should be a certified laser therapist.
You should see to it that the physician evaluates your stretch marks according to the size and age. He should then discuss how many sessions it may take before the stretch marks will fade away. Do not be hesitant to ask the cost and if there are any risks of complication.
There are different kinds of laser surgeries and it may vary according to the center. Discuss with the physician the best type of laser surgery for you. Do this with the consideration of the duration of treatment, result, and cost.
Once you’ve chosen a specific kind of laser surgery, you can then set when to do the actual process. A more practical choice would be to have a schedule wherein you can go home after the procedure. Just ask your physician if there is a particular wound dressing technique that can aid in faster healing.
You should see visible results after at least three sessions. However, if the stretch marks do not fade after five sessions then you should discontinue the process. It might not be the right treatment for you.