Laser Therapy For Stretch Marks

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Are you considering getting laser therapy for stretch marks? Many people have such bad bases of stretch marks that they will go to extreme lengths to get rid of them, especially after being pregnant.

Before you decide to get laser therapy for stretch marks, you should first look at some of the less costly and dangerous methods such as finding creams and lotions on the internet. However, if you have tried all of these alternative methods and nothing works, this article will help understand everything about laser therapy and how it can reduce the appearance of stretch marks.

When getting laser treatment, the "Excimer" laser is what is usually used when getting rid of stretch marks. The way laser therapy works is a beam of light is shot at the scar tissue and breaks down the skin allowing it to regenerate and bring in more collagen and form new skin. By your tenth treatment, the appearance of your stretch marks should be greatly reduced. However, laser therapy is not cheap. It can cost you up to $200 per session.

Also, laser stretch mark removal can result in blistering of the skin and your skin becoming incredibly sensitive. This is because you are basically burning your skin with a laser. Once treatment is completed, the sensitivity and blistering should go away within one or two weeks. It is just important that you know what you're getting yourself into.

Despite some of the side effects of laser treatment for stretch marks, there are many people who are happy with their treatment. It is also less intrusive than other methods such as the tummy tuck and can cause you less problems in the long run. Another option is the "Blue Light Therapy" which is usually used to remove spider veins or old tattoos. This method uses a gel which is placed on the skin and zapped using a hand held device to eliminate all stretch marks.

Laser surgery for stretch marks has both its plusses and minuses, however if you feel you've already exhausted all your other options, this may be your only choice.

If you are considering laser therapy for stretch marks, just know that while it will do a great job as a stretch mark remover, it will not eliminate your marks completely. You should try creams and lotions that can be found on the internet along with the laser therapy to maximize the effects of both methods.