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Stretch marks removal

What methods are used for stretch marks removal https://www.cambridgetherapeutics.com.sg/stretch-mark-removal/? There are number of methods to remove stretch marks. The choice of a specific method or combination of methods is made by the doctor during the consultation.

Stretch marks removaluses state-of-the-art laser equipment for the removal of stretch marks. Methods are chosen according to age, patient's medical history, type and stage of stretch marks, presence of comorbidities, skin condition, stretch mark pigmentation, presence of blood vessels in the scars and other factors.

Method of stretch marks removal and reduction

  • Laser ablation of stretch marks (fractional CO2 nanoperforation) - the most modern and effective method.
  • Laser photothermolysis of stretch marks (suitable for young scars).
  • medical IPL devascularisation of the striae.
  • laser depigmentation of the strips.
  • Medical IPL depigmentation of the striae.
  • Microinjection mesotherapy.

How is laser stretch mark removal performed?

The most commonly used method is fractional laser removal of stretch marks (laser ablation of stretch marks). This procedure is the method of choice for the treatment of stretch marks and has the advantage of:

  • it is the most effective, the result is already visible after the first procedure
  • no long recovery period
  • it has a rejuvenating and tightening effect on the skin.
  • comfortable
  • safe

Stretch mark removal with laser. The procedure is performed in a comfortable environment and does not take long.

During the fractional laser stretch mark removal procedure, hundreds of nano-perforations are made in the skin, triggering the skin's regeneration process and its own collagen synthesis. As a result, the skin tightens, becomes thicker and more elastic, looseness disappears, and stretch marks decrease significantly with each procedure, becoming less noticeable.

An anaesthetic is applied 30-50 minutes before the procedure. The procedure takes 15-30 minutes. Immediately after the procedure, the skin turns red and the reaction lasts for several days.

As you can see in the photo, the skin is red immediately after the laser procedure - stretch marks react much more strongly to the procedure than healthy skin.

The patient will be advised on how to take care of the treated area (no wetting for two days, regular treatment with dexpanthenol and chlorhexidine, no swimming pools, saunas or solariums for two weeks, avoid massages, sunbathing and intensive sports for two weeks, sunscreen is recommended).

The next procedure is scheduled after 4-8 weeks, the stretch mark removal consists of 4-9 laser procedures (depending on the degree of skin damage and the individual characteristics of the body).