6 moms share the stretch mark products that really work laser stretch mark removal.
Stretch mark treatment that actually works.
Rarely will stretch marks stay as prominent as when they initially appear.
Last medically reviewed on september 18 2018.
But there s little proof that any of these products really work.
It s important to understand that no single treatment works for everyone and many products don t seem to work at all.
There are two types of lasers commonly used to treat stretch marks.
He explains since stretch marks are actually an area of the skin where the collagen is damaged treatments to improve stretch marks are directed at rebuilding the integrity of the collagen in the area of the mark.
Patients have been shown.
Btl x wave is a form of acoustic wave therapy that has been clinically proven to contour and shape the body while reducing the appearance of skin flaws like stretch marks.
Researchers have studied many of the creams lotions and gels sold to treat stretch marks.
Here s what researchers have discovered about the many treatments for stretch marks.
Mederma may be better known for its effective range of scar reducing skincare treatments but this multi use oil is not just for nixing scars it also works for existing stretch marks as well.
This laser targets the redness in newly formed stretch marks directing pulses of light energy at the blood vessels to alleviate the red pigmentation explains dr.
This fast safe and non invasive procedure directly targets the skin and soft tissues to improve the appearance of stretch marks in just a few weeks.
For at home stretch mark treatment shah says the best thing to do for a new stretch mark is to vertically massage the stretch mark and cover it with sunblock to soften and fade it.
Tretinoin when it works helps to rebuild collagen making the stretch marks look more like your normal skin.
Even without treatment almost all stretch marks will fade over time.
Stretch mark creams lotions and gels.
These products can help hide.
Tretinoin can irritate your skin.
Pulsed dye lasers such as vbeam.
Some treatments and home remedies can fade or hide stretch marks.
If you re looking for in office treatments that work the icon 1540 fractional laser is the only fda approved laser for the treatment of stretch marks says dr.