When you are thinking about laser stretch mark removal before and after pictures will show you if you have had the outcome you were in search of. The best way to do this is to take a picture of the stretch-marks prior to the procedure then when you have healed. There should be a marked difference in their appearance.
Laser removal of stretch marks was considered safe by the FDA back in 2002. As with any surgery you will discover risks and side effects involved and you ought to always get your procedure done by a qualified professional. Ensure the surgeon you select has earned board certification and is prepared to show you laser stretch mark removal before and after pictures of clients they have had in the past. If they are unwilling to show these pictures, then move on to somebody that will.
Stretch marks occur on the skin as a result of the skin being over-stretched for some period of time. Small tears in the collagen and elastin fibers of your skin is the cause. These elastin and collagen fibers can not keep up with the stretching of the skin and once torn have a difficult time restoring themselves. In reality, they usually do not and you are left with stretch marks.
At first, they may be red or purple colored and ultimately they do fade to white, as with every other scar on your body. They may even have a silvery sheen to them. After you have them, they are often difficult to get rid of and may not completely go away, so prevention is best. In the event that doesn’t do the trick, you might contemplate having some laser surgery to reduce their appearance.
What it does is, the laser is passed over the area and pulsed several times. As the laser works, it stimulates the elastin and collagen fibers to generate more, and they will fill in the areas and help shrink the prevailing scars at the same time.
Some women decide to try creams and emollients called body butter that basically do the same task. Increased production of elastin and collagen fibers is vital. Healthy skin does that on it’s own and if you improve the health of your skin with diet, exercise and the use of these creams, you might find you do not need the laser treatments.
Sometimes the topical creams are simply not enough though, and there’s a need for further exploration to repair the scar. That is where the surgeon will come in. One of the better ways to find a surgeon is to ask the people you already know for testimonials and referrals. Maybe somebody has had great results with this same kind of procedure. If so, ask them in regards to what they experienced then call for the first consultation.
The surgeon will go over all of the options, show you laser stretch mark removal before and after pictures and then you may make your informed decision as to what suits your needs.
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