HOPE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST STRETCH MARKS

Stretch marks – the two dirtiest words in skin. All of us hate them and yet most of us have them. They are unsightly, seemingly impossible to get rid of and a major factor in self-consciousness. Statistically affecting 90% of pregnant women, 70% of adolescent women and 40% of adolescent men, you can be sure no one is immune.

Know Your Enemy

Stretch marks are thin linear scars that initially appear red/purple and get lighter over time. Main causes are pregnancy, adolescent hormonal and weight changes and exercise/mass gain. They can appear all over the body, but the most common places are where the most fat resides (e.g. breasts, hips/thighs, abdomen, buttocks, etc). Prevention is futile, most experts say, so let’s talk treatment.

Topical vs. Laser Therapy

While topical treatments like cocoa butter and vitamin-enriched creams are easily accessible and commonly used, they typically just mask the problem instead of getting to the root of the condition.

Microlasers, like Fraxel and IPL, are designed to be a quick and simple way to permanently remove the look of stretch marks. The Fraxel laser safely penetrates the skin down to the dermis without breaking its protective outer layer. Topical anesthesia is used, eliminating the chance of any possible discomfort.

For more information on Fraxel, check out our FAQ here.