Why You Don't Have to be Stuck with Stretch-Marks

This post is about Why you don't have to be stuck with stretch-marks anymore! It is true that until about 3 years ago there wasn't much you could do to remove stretchmarks but since Palomar received FDA approval with Fractional laser skin resurfacing that has changed. We have been offering Laser Stretch-mark removal at our Orlando Medical Spa Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center and clients often tell us that they heard nothing could be done so this info is to bust the myth that you are stuck with stretchmarks! Why do Stretchmarks occur? Partially due to genetics, stretch marks are small tears in the dermis that result when the fat or muscle beneath the skin is growing at a faster rate than the skin itself. As the tissue under the skin is “stretched out,” normal collagen production is interrupted, and stretch marks begin to surface. How to get rid of Stretchmarks: Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing. There are various brands of lasers to use-we use Palomars (now owned by Cynosure) which was the first to be FDA approved and cleared for laser stretchmark removal. Laser treatments are used for resurfacing the skin, to stimulate collagen production, remove damaged tissue, repair fibers within the skin and improve the look of white or red stretch marks on the skin after four or five treatments. . The Lux1540XD hand-piece delivers an array of high-precision micro-beams to create deep, narrow columns of coagulation in the epidermis and dermis. This triggers a restorative natural healing process that creates healthy new tissue, including the deposition of new collagen on any area of the body eliminating embarrassing white or red striae (stretch-marks). Treatments are relatively comfortable and topical numbing is a complimentary option for an incredibly comfortable procedure. One treatment every 3-4 weeks is required for optimal results and number of treatments varies depending on the age and severity of the scars. Only mild redness and swelling last 24-48 hours post-treatment. The results will give you 50-95% improvement in stretch-marks permanently. For more information on laser stretchmark removal go to http://www.winterparklaser.com/client-care/laser-stretchmark-removal-a-permanent-solution/