Effectiveness of laser surgery for stretch marks treatment

This article focuses on the usefulness of stretch mark laser surgery. It will give some insight into what recent studies have found about their effectiveness versus the opinions of practitioners.

A laser is concentrated energy in a beam of light. This beam can selectively transmit its energy onto tissues in order to change them as desired and can be used for a variety of problems, from eruptions to stretch marks. It can even be used in the treatment of eye defects such as nearsightedness, farsightedness or astigmatism. Lasers hold in themselves a material that creates and magnifies light. Two mirrors are used to reflect the light back and forth via this material. This gives rise to a beam that is packed and powerful, composed of one pure color or many different pure colors. These qualities, which distinguish a laser from a light bulb, make the former a useful tool for aesthetic and medical applications.

But first, don't be fooled by the name. Stretch marks laser surgery is actually an out-patient procedure for the removal of stretch marks that has little to no recovery period involved.

Alternatively, there is a procedure similar to that of a stretch marks laser, and uses a gel and light to remove your stretch marks. This is called blue light therapy for stretch mark removal.

Stretch marks can contribute to a poor view of body image and thereby, lowered self esteem which makes people search for answers to questions as basic as "How to get rid of stretch marks", "Do stretch marks go away" or "What is the cause of stretch marks?"

If you do a little research to find out about the safety and effectiveness of stretch mark laser surgery you will see that o pinions on whether laser surgery can actually remove stretch marks or not is divided. Those who say that stretch mark laser surgery is a solution and those who say that the procedure will not produce the overall benefits that people expect. The true answer lies more towards the middle of the two arguments.

The Positive

Proponents of laser surgery say that the process works because it can stimulate new collagen growth and fill in the area of depression that the stretch mark has left. Collagen is a fibrous protein found in connective tissues of the body.

Supporters of this method say that it works because collagen starts to build at the bottom of the depression and expands until the entire mark is filled. The laser is used to stimulate the growth of collagen. Moreover, it is reported that there is no or very minimal pain for people undergoing the procedure and there is no bleeding or open wounds.

The Negative

Contenders of this perspective say lasers are supposedly useful in eliminating, vaporizing and breaking down damaged tissues. They are not capable of restoring tissues to a healthy state, as it were. Since stretch marks are a sign of broken tissues, they cannot be fixed by laser therapy. According to them, there is proof from clinical research that stretch marks are not treatable through laser therapy.

Many practicing surgeons contend that laser surgery is an effective technique for stretch mark removal. And some clinical studies have shown that there was no improvement in stretch mark appearance after laser surgery.

The cost for stretch mark laser surgery is also a factor and can be very expensive according to the latest market reports.

The Real

The real answer lies in between the positive and the negative. Laser surgery can be an option for the treatment of stretch marks depending on the stage of the mark. And the reduction of scar tissues attained with a laser and the stimulation of growth of new fibroblasts that it triggers can be very much enhanced with the pre and post application of SKIN REGENERATING ACCELERATORS, such as contained in BIOSKINCARE CREAM.

Stage of stretch marks

The appearance of stretch marks changes with time. Early stretch marks appear as red pigment on the skin, while at a later stage more mature marks appear white. Laser surgery can have an effect on the early stage marks but there is no evidence that it helps with more mature later stage stretch marks. However, note that new procedures are being developed (such as the Xtrac laser that produces ultraviolet laser energy and the ReLume light source).

The bottom line is that the laser procedure may work, but as with all medical procedures there is a risk and it does not guarantee results – it is important to work with an experienced surgeon with good equipment who can show you before and after photos of past patients. References of past patients may be helpful as well.

Further Considerations

The laser procedure is done in several sessions and too much or too many can scar the skin even further, while too few will be ineffective. Moreover, after treatment the skin may not look completely normal as it did before any stretch marks were developed but an improvement should be expected and seen. If you choose this method for stretch mark removal our suggestion is to research the doctor's record, see before and after photographs of his/her patients to set expectations, ask for references, find out all about the procedure, and find out about what will be the total cost of a stretch mark laser surgery.

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