Using Lasers to Remove Stretch Marks

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Using Lasers to Remove Stretch Marks
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• Stretch marks are common and occur when the
  dermis or middle layer of the skin is stretched
  too far or too fast. This stretching breaks the
  elastin and collagen that make up the dermis,
  leaving behind visible marks. Weight gain,
  pregnancy, and growth spurts (usually caused by
  puberty) are the most common cause of stretch
  marks.

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• Once there werent many effective ways to treat
  these marks, but today, lasers are the most
  effective and unique way to get rid of them.
  Lasers work by using pulses of fractional light
  to penetrate the dermis to stimulate collagen and
  retighten skin. In a few treatments, your skin
  could be clear and smooth again. However, theres
  more to laser treatments than meets the eye.

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How Laser Treatment for Stretch Marks Work

• Laser treatments for stretch marks dont last
  long, but they have lasting effects. These
  treatments are usually administered in a series
  of 20 sessions over a few weeks. Sessions take at
  least 20 to 30 minutes

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• During the procedure,
• a laser machine for stretch marks, such as the
  Vivace Microneedle RF, shines an infrared light
  on the dermis to stimulate collagen production.
  Specifically, the microneedle uses sterile
  microscopic needles to penetrate deep into the
  skin.

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• The light and penetration from these
  microneedles effectively tighten, strengthen, and
  improve the color of the skin. Theres no need
  for downtime between sessions, and the treatments
  are virtually painless.

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• But you should feel some light stinging during
  the treatment and experience some mild swelling
  and redness for a few days. After a few weeks,
  there should be a 20 to 60 percent improvement in
  the stretch marks, and the effects are permanent.

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What to Do Before Treatment

• Before a laser procedure, whether it's for
  stretch marks or it's a different laser, like the
  Evo Series, you should have your skin, body, and
  medical history examined by a dermatologist.
  During the physical examination, the
  dermatologist will also explain the procedure,
  its risks, and the potential outcomes of the
  treatment. Thus, this doctors visit is
  essential.

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• However, there are some other things you should
  do to prepare for your laser procedure,
  including
• Not using deodorants, perfumes, and other
  chemical-based cosmetic products, as they could
  cause skin irritation during and after the
  treatment

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• Avoiding wax, chemical peels, sunbathing,
  collagen injections, and tanning beds at least
  two weeks before your first session
• Not taking anti-inflammatories, aspirin, and
  herbal supplements at least a week before the
  procedure, as these drugs can increase the risk
  of bleeding

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Laser Treatment for Stretch Marks is Highly
Beneficial

• Laser therapy is the most effective and truly
  the only treatment for stretch marks. In fact,
  its so effective that alternative treatments
  arent needed. And the effectiveness is matched
  by all the other benefits of the treatment. These
  benefits include

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• Laser light strengthens collagen and elastin and
  increases energy cells in the treatment area
• Promotes new skin production
• Improves immune and healing response, as well as
  blood circulation

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• The procedure is relatively safe and painless,
  requiring little or no posttreatment pain
  management
• Improves lymphatic drainage and reduces
  inflammation, thus reducing posttreatment swelling