Laser surgery for stretch marks removal is sought by those who can as an effective method, completely removing any traces that the skin was stretched perhaps due to pregnancy or sudden weight gain/loss.
How is this procedure performed? The term surgery may be scary to most however the procedure of eliminating these unsightly lines is quite simple.
A beam of light is concentrated along the scars to remove really thin layers of skin.
This process removes the scar tissue that causes the lines to appear on the skin.
The skin is fast healing and in fact, after the treatment is done the damaged tissue is already covered by a new layer of skin.
How long can this procedure last? Usually this takes only 10 minutes to one hour depending on how severe a particular area of skin is stretched.
This can also be a series of treatments requiring two to six sessions.
The procedure is not painful with only a needling or pinching sensation while the laser is being applied.
Are there any side effects? Side effects are rare however there can be blistering, bruising or swelling on the treated area.
These however disappear some days or weeks after the procedure.
You may also notice discoloration in the treated area but this is merely temporary and your skin will return to its normal coloring in a few weeks.
It is easier to treat scars that are only recent than older ones.
Fresh marks that are still pinkish, brown, or red in color can be easily removed while the older ones may only have diminished appearance.
The cost of a laser surgery for stretch marks treatment is anywhere from $400 to $1500 each session.
You can avail of financing plans offered by some trusted surgeons but be sure to be familiar of the terms and conditions that apply.