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Laser treatments can help reduce stretch marks

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Those ugly stretch marks don’t have to be permanent…

Stretch marks, or striea, are linear dermal tears or scars that occur when the skin is subjected to progressive stretching.

Stretch marks are scars on the skin and for many years, there have been few effective treatments. Many try to avoid the issue altogether by using cocoa butter or olive oil in an attempt to make the skin more pliable during pregnancy but whether or not you’ll get stretch marks is largely determined by the amount of weight gain as well as genetics. If your mom has stretch marks, the odds are good that you will too.

As laser skin treatments have gained popularity in recent years, doctors have begun using them for stretch marks.  Thermage treatments tighten the skin, thereby lessening the appearance of the marks. Fractional resurfacing treatments like Fraxel or ActiveFX can also be used as they both tighten the skin and bring about a skin self-healing process that can also diminish the appearance of stretch marks. According to dermatologist Dr. Harold Lancer, creams with retinoic acid are recommended while lasers should be reserved for extreme cases.

While these laser treatments and creams are effective, they are not considered a ‘cure’ for stretch marks and there is no laser treatment specifically devoted to it. The current lasers can improve the skin’s appearance, but you should discuss how much improvement can reasonably be expected with your doctor.

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