HOW ARE STRETCH MARKS (STRIAE) REMOVED?
At our laser center, we use three lasers to reduce stretch mark appearance. V Beam™ Laser is used for vascular (red) strecth marks. We also can use Fractional “DOT” CO2 laser or Fraxel™ re:store laser to improve the stretch marks brown or white color and reduce its appearance on the skin. HOW LONG DOES TREATMENT TAKE? HOW MANY SESSIONS ARE NEEDED? Treatment with the laser devices takes mentioned above takes anywhere from 5 minutes to 1 hour depending on the number of stretch marks and their size. Usually 2 to 7 treatments sessions are required to see a 50 to 95% improvement. These are spaced out every 4 weeks (on average). WHAT IS THE PRE CARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR STRETCH MARKS (STRIAE) REMOVAL? Typically, we ask our patients to discontinue the use of retinoic acid products and glycolic acid products for 3 to 4 days before your next treatment. It is also wise to stay out of intense sunlight (or tanning beds) beginning 1 week prior to your treatment. HOW MUCH DISCOMFORT CAN I EXPECT FROM TH
