Ana Said:

Laser surgery on stretch marks?

We Answered:

Laser therapy doesn't work on stretch marks. Lasers do not repair torn tissue, they only reduce scars by removing excess skin. Stretch marks are tears of the connective tissue holding your skin cells together, there is no magic fix. Stretch marks are full skin thickness damage, in a sense they are all equally deep, at least as deep as your skin is. You can have a stretch mark removed, if you have a tummy tuck and it's removed in the flap. Otherwise, there are scar reduction creams and those are your best bets. There are no miracle erasers yet. Anyone who actually can come up with one will be a bazillionaire. Until then, time makes them fade and that's all there really is.

Laurie Said:

Has anyone had laser surgery for stretch marks?

We Answered:

Here's how it works:
1. Lasers reduce the redness in red stretch marks.
2. Lasers improve some of the inflammation caused by the problem.
3. Lasers induce collagen growth as well as elastin remodeling thereby improving your skin’s appearance.
Is the treatment painful? The threshold of pain is different for individuals. But generally, the procedure is tolerable for most patients. Pain scores of 2 to 4 are usually reported. Recovery is not lengthy. It usually takes a week or two. The patient may experience some redness and swelling.

Elsie Said:

How expensive is laser surgery for stretch marks?

We Answered:

Hi
Many variables influence how much a patient will pay for stretch mark removal. Costs are determined based on the type and extent of the treatment, the severity and location of the stretch marks, the individual dermatologist’s or plastic surgeon’s expertise, and the location of the practice. Procedures may need to be repeated before optimal results are achieved.

Laser Stretch Mark Removal Costs
Laser stretch mark removal starts at $200 per treatment. A series of treatments might be required before the appearance of stretch marks improves significantly. Patients generally pay for each laser procedure individually.

Surgical Stretch Mark Removal Costs
The tummy tuck is the most expensive option for stretch mark removal; however, its benefits, including tightened stomach muscles and the removal of excess skin, encompass much more than stretch mark reduction. The one-time surgery costs anywhere from $3,000 to $8,500.

Natural Stretch Mark Removal Costs
Natural stretch mark removal creams and lotions are normally the least expensive forms of treatment, with a six-month supply costing between $5 and $150.

For cream, here is a product from Revitol Skin Care Product that you may want to consider using before taking up laser. It is a evolutionary new cream to be used as a preventative treatment for stretch marks before, during and after pregnancy (oops!, it is the same, big stomach become small).

This Stretch Mark Prevention cream will also help to reduce the appearance of existing stretch marks! It promotes healthy skin, helps increase production of collagen and elastin in the epidermis. It increases the elasticity and strength of the skin, effectively prevents the development of stretch marks. It keeps skin healthy and firm. Finally, it Is easy to apply.

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Donald Said:

How much is laser surgery for stretch marks?$$$?

We Answered:

An effective option to remove stretch marks is by using laser surgery. This type of stretch marks surgery is generally only for people whose stretch marks are still colored red or brownish. If your stretch marks have faded to more of a flesh color the laser will not be able to detect them. This surgery is effectively able to remove damaged skin and stimulate collagen growth, but may not always completely eliminate stretch marks.

Laser surgery can also become incredibly expensive. Each session can cost as much as $1000 or more, and depending on how quickly your skin reacts to the surgery, you may need multiple sessions of laser surgery before your stretch marks fade or go away.

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Gordon Said:

How do you get rid of stretch marks without laser surgery?

We Answered:

You can't, simple as that. All you can do is reduce the look of them with vitamin E enriched creams.

Alice Said:

how long does laser surgery for stretch marks take? is it worth it? has anyone here gotten it done?

We Answered:

there's a cream you can buy that gets rid of them, and I'm sure it would cost a LOT less.

Laura Said:

How well does laser surgery for stretch marks work?

We Answered:

Laser surgery has become more popular recently as women look for alternative cures for stretch marks.

So, can lasers really erase stretch marks?

The answer, I’m sorry to say, is no. Since stretch marks represent a permanent change in the dermis (the deeper layer of skin beneath the surface layer known as the epidermis), there is no amount of resurfacing that can erase them. However, studies have shown that laser treatments can lessen the depth of stretch marks in some patients, with an improvement rate of between 20 and 50%. The improvement is believed to be largely due to the laser’s stimulation of increased production of collagen and elastin in the dermal (deeper) layer of the skin, where stretch marks are formed.

Lasers are most effective on immature stretch marks (those that are still red in color), and many doctors say that they are nearly useless on more mature (white) stretch marks. Furthermore, for darker skin types, laser treatment of stretch marks is generally considered unadvisable, largely due to the risks of causing hyperpigmentation changes in the skin.

The results of laser treatments for stretch marks are so insignificant that they are not worth the patient’s time and the expense of the multiple treatments required to achieve any noticeable improvement. However, some slight improvement in the appearance of stretch marks on the abdomen has been achieved as a pleasant side benefit of some skin tightening procedures.

So, rather than waste your time and money on laser surgery you are better off using creams and lotions. They are also not 100% effective, but are a lot cheaper and do tend to reduce your stretch marks. My two faves are palmer's cocoa butter (the budget option), which you can buy from most drugstores or amazon.com sell it, and revitol-a bit more expensive, but well worth it. See links below for these products. The revitol has a 2 month free trial at the moment so you can try it and cancel it if you don't think it's right for you.