When you are thinking about laser stretch mark removal before and after pictures will show you when you have had the results you had been looking for. The easiest method to accomplish this is to have a picture of the stretch-marks prior to the procedure and then after you have healed. There should be a marked difference in their physical appearance.
Laser removal of stretch marks was deemed safe by the FDA back in 2002. As with every surgery you can find risks and unwanted side effects involved and you ought to always get your procedure performed by a qualified professional. Make sure the surgeon you decide on has earned board certification and is prepared to show you laser stretch mark removal before and after photographs of clients they may have had in earlier years. If they are reluctant to show these pictures, then proceed to someone who will.
Stretch marks occur on the skin because of the skin being over-stretched for some amount of time. Small tears in the elastin and collagen fibers on the skin is the cause. These elastin and collagen fibers can not keep up with the stretching out of the skin and when torn have a hard time repairing themselves. In fact, they often do not and you’re simply left with stretch marks.
In the beginning, they may be red or purple in color and eventually do fade to white, as with every other scar on the body. They might also have a silvery sheen to them. After you have them, they can be difficult to get rid of and may not completely go away, so prevention is best. If that does not do the trick, you may consider having some laser surgery to lessen their appearance.
The way it works is, the laser is passed across the area and pulsed several times. As the laser works, it stimulates the collagen and elastin fibers to generate more, and they will fill in the areas and help shrink the existing scars as well.
Some women choose to try creams and lotions called body butter that basically do the same thing. Increased output of elastin and collagen fibers is key. Healthy skin does that by itself and if you improve the health of your skin with diet, exercise and the use of these creams, you may find you don’t need the cosmetic laser treatments.
Sometimes the topical creams are simply inadequate though, and there’s a need for further exploration to fix the scar. That is where the surgeon comes in. One of the better methods to find a surgeon would be to ask the people you know for recommendations. Maybe someone you know has had great results with this same kind of procedure. If so, ask them as to what they experienced then call for the first consultation.
The surgeon will go over all of the options, explain to you laser stretch mark removal before and after photographs and then you may make your informed decision about what suits your needs.
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