When we go through growth changes in our life such as puberty, pregnancy, muscle development, weight loss or gain, or other hormonal changes, it is common for striae (commonly known as stretch marks) to form. Associated with rapid stretching of the skin, stretch marks form in the dermis layer of the skin and are most likely to appear where large amounts of fat are stored such as the abdomen, upper arms, thighs, hips, buttocks, and breasts.
When the dermis is torn, your skin is scarred with lines of an off-color hue. These marks may fade over time, but are not known to disappear completely. There is no doubt that stretch marks on the skin are unfavorable and embarrassment usually comes when people must expose these unsightly scars. Although stretch marks are commonly visible on both men and women, they are still seen as aesthetically unpleasant.
Creams and gels have been on the market for a while, claiming to treat the appearance of stretch marks, but most of them don’t leave you with satisfying results. Luckily, a newer and more effective form of treatment has been made available: a fractional laser treatment.
VIP Aesthetics is able to offer this new advanced technology to all patients suffering from the appearance of striae. We use Palomar’s Lux1540 Fractional Laser, which is able to improve the appearance of stretch marks and create better-looking skin without any anesthesia or downtime. The fractional laser works by using high-precision microbeams to target stretch marks and create deep columns of tissue coagulation in the epidermis and dermis. This process triggers the production of new collagen, which thickens and plumps the skin to correct stretch marks from below.
After this procedure is done, the skin’s natural healing process can begin. Here is where growth of new, healthy tissue occurs, thus diminishing the appearance of your stretch marks.
Our knowledgeable and highly-trained medical doctors and practitioners, along with our state-of-the-art equipment, make the treatment process so trouble-free and simple. You will feel as little discomfort as possible with the Smooth Pulse delivery heat controls the Lux1540 is equipped with, which reduces over-heating of the skin.
The fractional laser treatment is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In a recent study published in the Journal of Dermatological Treatment, it was proven that the long term effect of fractional laser treatment for the improvement of stretch marks left 88% of patients satisfied to very satisfied with their results. The fractional laser treatment improves both the texture and appearance of mature skin. In most cases, a series of treatment sessions will be necessary to achieve the best results. Nevertheless, our patients become satisfied and happy with the outcome of their treatment.
If you’re experiencing feelings of embarrassment and are unhappy about the appearance of your stretch marks, there is something VIP Aesthetics can do about it. By having fractional laser treatments done, your stretch mark appearance will decrease, your skin with become smoother, and the tone and texture of your skin will improve. Over-all, your skin will become both better-looking and healthier.
To schedule an appointment with us, or for more information, contact our medical spa at (954) 358-2858.
