Both stretch marks and scars are an aesthetic problem and do not pose a threat to the life or health of the patient. However, both cosmetic defects significantly worsen the appearance of the patient. So, stretch marks bring a lot of inconvenience after a sharp weight loss or weight gain, as a result of hormonal changes, rapid growth and certain diseases. Scars are formed in patients after injuries, operations, burns and skin diseases (acne, smallpox, etc.). Fortunately, stretch marks and scars can be eliminated with the help of modern high-energy lasers –by the method of laser resurfacing (nanoperforation).
Causes and locations of stretch marks and scars
The most vulnerable to stretch marks are the parts of the body where fat accumulates (abdomen, thighs, chest). Also, stretch marks can appear in places of intensive growth of large muscles (for example, biceps). The color scheme of stretch marks is quite diverse – white, reddish and even bluish stretch marks can appear on any part of the body due to:
- pregnancy;
- hormonal changes;
- intense weight gain;
- rapid growth of muscle mass;
- puberty (rapid growth);
- genetic predisposition;
- long-term or improper use of corticosteroids;
- Marfan syndrome;
- Cushing's syndrome, etc.
Regardless of the reason for the appearance, for the most effective removal of stretch marks and scars, it is necessary not to delay the – than "younger" cosmetic defect, the easier and faster it can be eliminated.
As for scars, the causes of their occurrence are no less diverse. These include:
- injuries (cuts, wounds, burns, surgery);
- skin diseases (boils, acne, phlegmon, smallpox, etc.).
Next we will focus on:
- Laser stretch mark and scar removal procedure;
- the advantages of laser removal of stretch marks and scars over other methods or other laser devices.
How is the laser stretch mark and scar removal procedure carried out?
Laser removal of stretch marks and scars, which is successfully performed at the Clinical Academy of Laser Medicine (CALM), is performed using high-frequency laser systems Fotona XP:Max and Fotona XS Dynamis.
During the procedure for removing stretch marks and scars, the doctor precisely controls the depth and intensity of the laser beam, as a result of which only the target cells of the stretch marks or scars are damaged, while nearby tissues retain their integrity.
At the site of the removed damaged tissue, active synthesis of the main building proteins of the skin begins – collagen and elastin.
Thanks to this, a new skin is formed on the treated area – smooth and with a uniform structure. The intensification of metabolism as a result of improved microcirculation also has a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin after the procedure.
The procedure itself for removing stretch marks or scars is quite fast, and after laser exposure, characteristic redness and swelling, the appearance of blood droplets, a superficial wound is formed at the site of grinding, which heals for 1-2 weeks. The number of procedures required for the complete removal of stretch marks and scars is selected individually and depends on the patient's skin condition, severity, type and duration of the aesthetic defect.
Key Benefits of Laser Stretch Mark and Scar Removal
Due to the use of modern European equipment and the professionalism of the doctors of the Clinical Academy of Laser Medicine (CALM), the following advantages of laser resurfacing of stretch marks and scars are provided:
- high effectiveness of treatment;
- maximum safety (the laser beam does not injure healthy skin, but only affects the target tissue of the scar or stretch marks);
- comfort of the procedure (as a rule, laser treatment does not require the use of anesthetics, however, at the request of the patient, the treated area can be anesthetized with local anesthetics);
- short recovery period (the patient can return to normal life immediately after the procedure, but it is important to follow the doctor's recommendations for caring for the manipulation site).
Despite all the advantages of laser removal of stretch marks and scars, it is worth remembering that even this safe procedure has some contraindications (pregnancy and lactation, exacerbations of chronic diseases, epilepsy, malignant tumors, etc.), which you must the doctor will tell you before the procedure. In general, laser therapy – the most effective and safest method of removing the problem of stretch marks and scars, which provides maximum results and patient comfort.
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