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There are several types of Scars (Hypertrophic, Hypotrophic and Keloids) and they all share a common theme: they are abnormal and we would like them to go or fade away.
Again, Lasers have improved so much over the years to offer us now the tools with which we can effectively treat most scars with reasonable success that was not possible few years ago. At VeinCure, we start a series of 4-6 sessions of localized laser treatment to scars that would result in significant fading and flattening of the scar. At times, we may perform scar revision (actual minor surgery) or target the reddish or brownish discoloration with the appropriate laser.  Stretch marks or “stria” occur during periods of rapid weight gain or pregnancy, the skin stretches to accommodate increased body volume.
In some people, the skin elasticity cannot keep up with the rapid stretching so the deeper layer of the skin tears instead of stretching while the overlying skin remains intact but appears thin and streaky. Hormones also play a role.
These streaks are called stretch marks. Once stretch marks occur, they are permanent. Many treatments designed in the past failed and continue to fail to treat stretch marks.
Stretch Marks remain one of the most challenging and frustrating skin conditions to Laser Surgeons and patients alike, It was only the combination of treatment and laser systems applied that started to actually yield some descent results on specially fresh or reddish stretch marks.
Pulse dye laser has shown to produce real results in eliminating the discoloration of skin associated with stretch marks which make them look significantly better. We, at VeinCure, we use this laser for this purpose through 4-6 sessions series of treatments that alternate and mix pulse dye laser , IPL (Intense Pulse Light) , ND:YAG Laser and RadioFrequency ( ELOS ) Lasers along with topical treatment and mild Dermabrasion . We have been very satisfied with the result we have achieved. We have tried the Fractional CO2 and Erbium lasers for stretch Marks and found them to be painfull, causing significant redness, swelling and social down time and ending with inferior results to what we have been getting with our newly designed protocol for treating stretch Marks.
The following pictures represent the realistic results that can be achieved by laser treatment of scars and stretch marks: |
