Stretch Marks Removal

Weight gain and weight loss, pregnancy and a sudden growth spurt can all cause those dreaded streaky white or pink lines on our tummies, breasts, hips and other areas.Cocoa butter has always been the treatment option, but now our technologies have become more advanced to really treat stretch marks on a deeper level and blast them away for good!Stretch marks can be removed with a number of cosmetic procedures, such asCO2 laser, dermarolling, dermabrasion and topical treatments.At Aesthetic Edge, our on-site facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Marcus offers complimentary consultations to each patient and will evaluate your skin to determine the best treatment plan for your individual needs.

Stretch marks, or striae are those red or whitish lines marking your skin, usually after drastic or sudden weight gain.These marks can be embarrassing, especially when you are in an itty bitty bikini or a revealing dress.Stretch marks are actually scars that are caused by tearing of the dermis.As we grow, gain weight and lose weight , have hormonal changes or become pregnant, these sneaky scars show up on our bodies, mostly on the stomach, hips and breasts.During pregnancy, women are advised to use cocoa butter and massage for prevention, however once the stretch marks occur, it takes more than cocoa butter to remove them.They may start out as red or purple and fade to a silvery white over time.

So, If you do end up with stretch marks there are some cosmetic treatment options for you – so get ready to wear your tiniest bikini without a cover-up next summer!At Aesthetic Edge, we utilize the most advancedtechnologies to rapidly and effectively treat stretch marks.The dermarolling treatment combined with topical skincare products containing high potency vitamin A and vitamin C is an excellent treatment option for stretch marks.The surgical roller is a permanent solution to remove stretch marks on the body in only one session.Another treatment option for stretch marks is laser; the DeepFX CO2 laser can remove stretch marks away for good in 5-6 treatments.Dermabrasion treatments are another option for stretch mark removal.There are several beneficial topical treatments to use for reducing stretch marks, including retinoids,Strivectin and Mederma for scarring as well as the Environ vitamin A and C treatments to be applied prior to and after your dermarolling treatment.Whether you choose dermarolling, laser or another removal treatment for your stretch marks, all of these methods are safe and produce impressive results.

Teenagers are actually at highest risk of developing severe striae, as well as pregnant women. Between 75% and 90% of women develop stretch marks to some degree during pregnancy.If you have red, pink or more mature white stretch marks, you would be a great candidate for one of Aesthetic Edge’s stretch mark removal treatments.At your consultation appointment, Dr. Marcus will assess which treatment is best for you.