Stretch marks typically appear as bands of parallel lines on
your skin. These lines are a different color and texture than your normal skin,
and they range from purple to bright pink to light gray. When you touch stretch
marks with your fingers, you might feel a slight ridge or indentation on your
skin. Sometimes, stretch marks feel itchy or sore.
These lines commonly appear during or after pregnancy or
after a sudden change in your weight. They also tend to occur in adolescents
who are rapidly growing. Stretch marks aren’t dangerous, and they often
disappear over time.
You can have stretch marks just about anywhere, but they’re
most common on your stomach, breasts, upper arms, thighs, and buttocks. Laser
stretch mark removal consists of removing stretch marks via laser resurfacing.
It works by removing the outer layer of skin to help restructure the overlying
skin.
During the procedure, beams of light are used in
concentrated amounts to encourage new growth. While it can’t get rid of stretch
marks completely, laser removal may help make smoother, thereby reducing their
appearance.
Two types of lasers are used for skin resurfacing treatment:
ablative and non-ablative lasers. Ablative lasers (CO2, Erbium YAG) treat
stretch marks by destroying the upper layer of skin. The newly generated skin
tissues will be smoother in texture and appearance. Non-ablative lasers
(Alexandrite, Fraxel) don’t destroy the upper layer of skin. Instead, they
target the underlying areas of the skin’s surface to promote collagen growth
from the inside out.
Laser therapy is classified as a noninvasive treatment,
which means that no surgical incisions are used. This makes the recovery time
much quicker compared with traditional surgery. Still, you should plan to take
time off on the day of your treatment at the very least.
Depending on the type of laser used, the total procedure
time can last between 30 and 90 minutes. This doesn’t include time spent on
filling out paperwork, as well as prep time before the procedure.
You might notice that your skin is slightly pink or red
after each treatment. This is normal and should subside within a few weeks.
Ablative lasers are the most effective in treating stretch marks, but they also
have the most side effects because of their aggressive nature. Such effects
include raw skin and mild discomfort. Your skin will also scab over before
revealing new tissues around the stretch marks. Depending on the area being
treated and the type of laser used, some people elect to take several days off
work following the procedure.
At Ree Age, eminent dermatologists will attend the patients
with utmost good care and our team ensures desired results to the
patients.
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