Stretch Mark Specialists Glen Burnie MD

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Stretch Mark Specialists FAQ in Glen Burnie, MD

What Vaseline clears stretch marks?

Vaseline® Nourishing Argan Oil Body Lotion helps to reduce the appearance of stretch marks and deeply moisturises your skin.

How long does it take for stretch marks to fade with laser?

If you have generally healthy skin, you are not currently pregnant, and you have any severity of stretch marks on the body, then laser treatment may be a good fit for you. You will generally need three to five appointments or at least three to six months to achieve your desired results.

Are stretch marks unhealthy?

Stretch marks aren’t harmful to your health. Like other scars, they can be permanent, but they may change and fade over time. For instance, stretch marks from pregnancy tend to fade around 6 months after delivery.

Do thin people have stretch marks?

Getting stretch marks does not necessarily mean a person is overweight. Thin people can get the marks too, especially when experiencing a rapid growth spurt.

How did The Kardashians avoid stretch marks?

“There is nothing we can do to rid ourselves of them completely, so we say embrace them,” she said. “The best way to treat your stretch marks is actually to love on them,” she said, recommending people exfoliate, stay hydrated, and stay active—all good advice in general.

Can you tattoo over stretch marks?

The short answer is yes, you can definitely get a tattoo over stretch marks. Maybe you would like to blend them into the rest of your skin a little better, cover them entirely, or they just so happen to appear in a spot you’ve always wanted to get tattooed.

Is microneedling or laser better for stretch marks?

Emer’s go-to treatment for stretch marks is radiofrequency microneedling because “lasers are more expensive, have more downtime, and higher risk of pigmentation and redness,” he says. “Radiofrequency microneedling has less risk for discoloration or scarring from energy-based treatments.

Does Bio-Oil work on stretch marks?

Bio-Oil helps to improve the appearance of existing stretch marks formed during pregnancy, teenage growth spurts or periods of rapid weight gain. Although it is more effective on newer stretch marks, older stretch marks will also show some improvement with regular use of Bio-Oil.

Can I IPL my stretch marks?

IPL uses a specific wavelength of light to fade the reddish discoloration of stretch marks and also help to stimulate collagen to plump the skin. A series of IPL treatments can improve the appearance of pink or red stretch marks. IPL does not work for stretch marks that have faded with age to silver or white.

How effective is laser for stretch marks?

Laser treatments remain the most effective non-surgical stretch mark treatment option. The ICON 1540 Fractional Laser is the only FDA-approved laser for the treatment of stretch marks. It is reported that patients see a 20 to 60 percent improvement in the appearance of stretch marks after a few sessions.

Can old stretch marks be removed?

Yes. Although stretch marks are a type of scar that is generally permanent themselves, there are ways to permanently remove stretch marks. Any permanent treatment for stretch marks will involve rebuilding healthy skin tissues beneath the scar and fading the appearance of the current scar.