Find out more about treatments for stretch marks in our clinic
Modern aesthetic medicine is able to deal with stretch marks. Innovative treatments can effectively reduce this issue, complementing daily skincare. It is extremely important because use of creams or other home remedies won’t eliminate stretch marks. That is why it is worth to take advantage of treatments and medical lasers for stretch marks.
In Clinica Cosmetologica you can find the most up-to-date solutions that help in fight with stretch marks. We offer you such treatments as: Palomar Emerge laser, Endermologie LPG, Pollogen Legend, Surgen and Dermapen/ Mezopen, mesotherapy, Harmony XL Pro iPixel, Harmony XL Pro Clearlift, CO2 Smart Xide2 laser.
BEFORE AND AFTER – Examples of the effects of removing stretch marks through treatments
See also:
- Report from the treatment in our clinic, Monika from the Wikilistka.pl blog – click and see.
If you’re not sure which treatment to choose, take advantage of a free consultation with a qualified cosmetologist from our clinic.
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Laser stretch marks removal – Laser Palomar Emerge
An interesting procedure is removing stretch marks with the help of Palomar Emerge laser. This is a non-ablative, fractional laser whose micro-beams of light penetrate the skin to a depth of 1.5 cm. It damages epidermis and dermis in a controlled way. This process causes intensive regeneration of skin fibres. New fibroblasts are produced, which in turn rebuild collagen and elastin fibres. Such a process causes skin remodelling where damaged fragments are replaced by healthy ones.
The stretch marks treatment using the Palomar Emerge laser is a great solution for people who want to go back to their daily activities quickly, because convalescence time is short ~ says Natalia Munda, cosmetologist from Clinica Cosmetologica
The stretch marks treatment using the Palomar Emerge laser is a great solution for people who want to go back to their daily activities quickly, because convalescence time is short ~ says Natalia Munda, cosmetologist from Clinica CosmetologicaHarmony XL PRO iPixel Laser
Another laser method that will effectively deal with the problem of stretch marks is the use of the Harmony XL PRO iPixel laser. Laser micro beams make controlled microdamages in the skin. This leads to intensive reconstruction of its structure through increased synthesis of collagen and elastin fibres that fill and hold the skin.
CO2 Smart Xide2 fractional laser reduces stretch marks
Another non-invasive treatment for stretch marks is the use of the CO2 Smart Xide2 fractional laser. It is modern equipment combining laser and radio waves. Microdamages in the skin, resulting from the action of this laser, lead to coagulation of tissues in microthermal zones. Skin starts regeneration processes and produces more collagen. Its structure is rebuilt and that allows to reduce stretch marks.
Harmony XL Pro Clearlift laser for stretch marks
For stretch marks also Harmony XL Pro Clearlift laser may be used. It emits short high energy pulses that produce a photoacoustic effect that reaches the dermis. This results in controlled microdamages in the skin that stimulate skin regeneration. By increasing the synthesis of collagen and elastin fibres, the skin becomes stronger and denser – stretch marks are reduced.
Dermapen/Mesopen for stretch marks
Dermapen/Mezopen treatment is the most precise of the proposals. As the name suggests, the device resembles a pen that allows you to perform accurate, fractional skin mikro-punctures. As many as 80,000 micro-punctures are made during one minute – through them nutrients are delivered to the skin.
Regardless of which treatment we pick, to maintain the satisfactory effects it will be necessary to take care of the body through a healthy lifestyle and proper care.
Needle mesotherapy for stretch marks
While fighting against stretch marks, needle mesotherapy is also used. Individually selected nutrients are given to the deeper layers of the skin with a thin needle. It is possible to apply cream anaesthesia. The active ingredients stimulate skin to rebuild. A series of treatments will reduce or even completely remove stretch marks.
Why treatments are the best for stretch marks?
Daily moisturizing, usage of regenerating cosmetics, physical activity and diet are the basic ways that can improve the appearance of the skin. However, they aren’t able to remove stretch marks, especially the advanced ones. Such home remedies are extremely useful because they prevent the formation of subsequent lines and the deepening of existing ones. However, we are not able to repair skin structures with such methods. However, it may be done by treatments that work directly in the problematic area – in the deep layers of the skin.
FREE consultation before treatments
Regardless of the problem we face, any aesthetic medicine or cosmetology treatment should be preceded by consultation with a specialist. It will allow you to choose the optimal treatment for your individual needs. What counts is not only the procedure itself, but also its intensity or quantity. It should be remembered that each case is individual and the best results may be obtained by choosing the best therapy for the given situation. Every consultation with a cosmetologist at Clinica Cosmetologica is free, even if you decide not to undergo treatments.
What are stretch marks?
Stretch marks are observed as skin changes – characteristic lines with pink, purple or white color. This is an aesthetic defect that is a consequence of fiber damage within the dermis. Simply put, it is torn skin, more specifically, deep scars that were not caused by connective tissue damage from the outside, but from the inside.
Where do stretch marks come from?
Stretch marks appear when skin cannot stretch optimally, cannot withstand a rapid change in tension and breaks. Therefore, stretch marks most often arise as a result of a sudden increase or decrease of weight. However, this process doesn’t have to be related only to the growth of adipose tissue. Stretch marks often appear during pregnancy, but also during puberty.
Not every person experiencing weight gain suffers from stretch marks. This is because genetic tendencies and the influence of hormones are also important. Genetic tendencies are of great importance here. More specifically, stretch marks appear more often in people who tend to have less qualitative elastic fibres. In such cases, skin is less able to stretch. In addition, the tendency to stretch marks increases when the body is weakened – e.g. in diseases. In addition, many hormonal issues increase the risk of stretch marks.
Stages of stretch marks
The formation of stretch marks may be divided into two stages. The first is the inflammatory phase. Most often it lasts 12 – 24 months. At this time, stretch marks have a pink, red or purple colour. At this stage, changes are just forming and that is why it is definitely necessary to act at this moment. When stretch marks go into the second phase, getting rid of them will be much more difficult.
The second phase of stretch marks is the atrophic phase. Stretch marks begin to fade and become almost white. They become permanent and damaged skin fibres no longer have the capacity to regenerate. In addition, you may feel stretch marks while touching skin. White stretch marks cannot be reduced with the help of home methods, and even their elimination during cosmetological treatments will be much more difficult than in case of inflammatory stretch marks.
Modern methods of removing stretch marks at the Clinica Cosmetologica by Dr. Igor Michajłowski in Gdansk.
Stretch marks most often appear on the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, chest and back. They are caused by hormonal changes, pregnancy, rapid increase in body weight and muscle mass. Stretch marks can also occur when connective tissue disorders are caused by the influence of genes.
At Clinica Cosmetologica, we effectively treat stretch marks all over the body. Our specialists offer non-surgical treatments and much faster, using modern scientific achievements in the field of practical medicine: laser Palomar Emerge, Cellu M6 Integral, Pollogen Legend, Surgen, Maximus and Dermapen / Mezopen.
FAQ – stretch marks
1. Does removing stretch marks hurt?
In our clinic to remove stretch marks we use non-invasive solutions that don’t cause pain to the patient while providing excellent results. Some treatments may be accompanied by slight discomfort, e.g. related to the feeling of heat on the skin. Some of them are pleasant (reminiscent of a massage). If you have special sensitivity to pain – we may anesthetize your skin with a special cream. We invite you to a free consultation with a cosmetologist who will help you choose the most comfortable solution.
2. How to reduce stretch marks after pregnancy?
For stretch marks after pregnancy, which are often very extensive, it is worth to opt for specialized treatments, e.g. laser. This solution is above all much more effective than any stretch marks cream that will not be able to remove advanced, already established lines. In addition, thanks to the treatments you will improve the skin condition much faster than when using cosmetics or other home methods.
3. Is laser stretch mark removal safe?
Treatments involving laser removal of stretch marks are very safe, but there must be no contraindications such as: pregnancy, bacterial and viral infections or inflammation of the skin, photodermatosis, cancer, diabetes.
4.What are the most popular treatments for stretch marks?
Among the procedures used to remove stretch marks, patients usually choose the following lasers: Palomar Emerge, CO2 Smart Xide2 laser, Harmony XL PRO iPixel, Harmony XL Pro Clearlift. Popular are also treatments such as: Pollogen Legend, Surgen and Dermapen / Mesopen or Needle Mesotherapy, Endermologie LPG.
5. In which areas of the body are stretch marks removed most often?
Patients usually use treatments for stretch marks in areas such as: abdomen, breasts, buttocks and hips. Gentlemen, however, struggle with this defect on back, shoulders, and around the calves (most often under the knees).
6. Are the effects of stretch marks treatments permanent?
Patients often ask if the results of stretch marks are permanent – definitely yes! These specialized devices cause intensive skin regeneration and stimulation of collagen production. Thanks to that its fibres are rebuilt in a permanent way. After completing a series of treatments, you should take care of systematic skin care that will make it more elastic and strong to prevent the appearance of new stretch marks.
