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STRETCH MARK TREATMENTS in Orange County, California

Stretch Mark Treatment Options

Stretch Marks represent a tear in the dermis. Early stretch mark treatment improves the potential outcome, but stretch marks of any age can be improved. At Total Dermatology, we strive to deliver the best treatments for stretch marks Irvine has to offer.

Fractional technology of collagen “remodeling” is an FDA approved treatment to improve the appearance of stretch marks. New collagen production fills in the stretch mark from the bottom up to help it become more level with undamaged skin and therefore less obvious.

The newer use of RF Microneedling expands the use of fractional laser and fractional RF.

Why Stretch Marks Require Multiple Treatments.

Stretch marks are persistently difficult to treat, but with some dedication and willingness to follow the treatment timeline and plan, our Irvine stretch mark treatment patients will be rewarded with skin that is smoother and more uniform in color.

Fraxel Stretch Mark Treatment Plan

Your treatment plan will consist of 5 to 10 sessions of the Fraxel Restore Erbium laser or the eMatrix. The number of treatments will be determined by the severity of your stretch marks and the extensiveness of the area involved.

Stretch mark treatments are spaced 4 to 5 weeks apart. If you have skin with a predisposition for hyperpigmentation, you will use pigment suppressors before, during and after the treatment process.

Darker Skin? Patients who are more likely to experience post-treatment pigmentation are Asian, Persian, Hispanic, South American and Southern European. These patients may select the eMatrix or Intensif Microneedling as a lower pigmentation option for their skin coloration.

Throughout the process, no matter what your skin type, you must protect your skin from the sun with a recommended sunblock. Skin “in treatment” is more susceptible to sun damage and pigmentation.

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What is a Stretch Mark?

Stretch marks are tears in the dermis. The resulting depression can be either red (early stage) or white (final stage).

Treating red stretch marks can help lessen their obviousness early on. Older marks which no longer contain pigment can be improved with fractional resurfacing

What Can I do to Get Rid of Red Stretch Marks?

You typically won’t be able to totally resolve stretch marks. Vbeam is the most commonly used laser for treating red marks of almost every kind, including scars such as stretch marks (medically termed as striae). Vbeam is a vascular laser and targets the small red blood vessels with very focused heat. The heat seals the vessels, they wither and are removed by the body.

The redness will be resolved but the actual tear in the dermis won’t be corrected.

How Can I Get Rid of White Stretch Marks?

Stretch marks physically can be improved with Fraxel laser and with the eMatrix system which uses radio frequency (better for darker skins). Again, it is impossible to totally get rid of a scar, but improvements can be attained.

PATIENT REVIEWS

We love our patients at Total Dermatology! Read what our satisfied patients have to say about their experiences with Dr. Pilest and our team.

“The staff is amazing and sweet. Professional, kind, prompt, and the best service. I will only get my Juvederm and lip injections here!”

— Priscilla S.

“Dr. Pilest is the best injector in Orange County. Obviously, no one likes needles, but he makes getting a little botox painless. I make the drive all the way from L.A. just to see him and his amazing staff.”

— Kay S.

“I have been coming here for about 5-6 months and the service is amazing. All staff members are very welcoming. They have helped with my skin so much. I totally recommend them.”

— Victoria L.

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*Individual Results May Vary

How Much Improvement Can I Expect From Fraxel or eMatrix?

Fraxel or eMatrix are procedures that are repeated over a number of months. Why? The body reacts to heat treatments with a build of new collagen. Each subsequent treatment causes another collagen reaction, so over time, you will see some softening of the stretch mark.

No laser or resurfacing system can completely get rid of a tear, but your skin will look smoother and the marks will be less obvious. Expect 6 to 8 treatments for maximum response.

Stretch marks are one of the most challenging problems women face. The fractional laser process takes time, and treatments are spread out over months. But persistence and patience pay off with smoother skin and less visible marks, plus improved pigmentation blending.

Are Stretch Marks Preventable?

To a certain degree, you can minimize the development of stretch marks by keeping your skin moisturized. During pregnancy or weight gain, the skin will stretch. Skin that is kept moist (cocoa butter creams, lotions, etc) will have more “give” and experience fewer marks during times of growth, pregnancy, muscle development, and weight increases.

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Schedule your consultation with board-certified dermatologist Dr. Nissan Pilest at Total Dermatology in Irvine, CA today by calling (949) 727-3800.

*Individual Results May Vary

Schedule your consultation with Total Dermatology today!

When it comes to your skin and your health, it really is all about what’s best for you. Total Dermatology understands this, which is why we offer versatile treatments with experienced and highly trained aesthetic professionals led by Dr. Nissan Pilest. Your Total Dermatology transformation awaits.

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