If you have recently undergone weight change, pregnancy, or growth spurt, you’re probably may have received some unwanted stretch marks. They are quite annoying and can lower your confidence when you are in a swimsuit at the beach. Try not to worry too much, because laser treatment for stretch marks in Windsor can reduce their appearance fast!
You may want to get rid of these discoloured scars on your skin resulting from sudden stretching and reduction. In that case, our aesthetic laser treatment options at BARE Essentials SPA are perfect for you. They can reduce the appearance of stretch marks within a few focused treatment sessions, making your skin smooth, and more even-toned. Get your youthful appearance back and start to enjoy the skin your in again!
Today, you’re going to find out all about the use of laser and Fotona SP Dynamis as part of advanced skin care for scaring and striae revision.
So keep reading!
What Causes Stretch Marks?
When your skin gets stretched and shrinks rapidly, the elastin and collagen fibres may break. Since these two are responsible for giving your skin tensile strength and elasticity, their breakage causes skin discolouration and sunken scar lines. These are called striae or, in common words, stretch marks.
But what causes such rapid stretching and shrinking of the skin? There are many reasons behind this. The earliest you can experience this type of skin change is during a teenage growth spurt. Another reason is pregnancy, during which the skin undergoes a lot of pulling and loosening.
Weight loss and weight gain can also lead to this common skin concern. That is why bodybuilders often develop uneven skin texture. In addition, the following can also cause or increase the risk factor for stretch marks –
- Family history
- Cushing’s syndrome
- Marfan syndrome
- Long-term prednisone intake
The intensity of these marks depends on the exact skin type, as some people have more skin elasticity. In addition, they’re more prominent on darker skin tones.
Where do stretch marks appear? Honestly, they can appear anywhere. But they often appear on the following body parts –
- Stomach
- Thighs
- Hips
- Buttocks
- Upper arms
- Chest
- Breasts
How Effective is Laser Treatment for Reducing Stretch Marks?
Laser skin resurfacing is one of the most effective ways to reduce the appearance of stretch marks. It combines non-ablative skin tightening and ablative skin correction. It is one of the trusted ways to reduce the appearance of these scars.
Other non-surgical treatment options to deal with stretch marks include dermabrasion, microneedling, and retinol usage. But laser resurfacing is the most effective and popular choice because it’s a comfortable treatment.
How Does Laser Treatment Work in Removing Stretch Marks?
Laser treatment for stretch marks using SP Dynamis applies short laser beams to the treatment area. These pulsating beams provide a combination of two types of effects.
In the first stage, the non-ablative ERr:YAG laser gives tighter, smoother skin. The intense heat on the skin’s surface stimulates the production of collagen to improve elasticity.
The second stage uses the ablative effect of full or fractional laser technology. ERr:YAG beams remove the outer layers of the skin with the striae. This reveals the deeper layer of skin without imperfections.
The activation of collagen remodelling, along with the removal and renewal of the affected skin, can deliver better results than most traditional treatments, modern aesthetic technologies, and non-surgical procedures.
This advanced technology is also used to eliminate the appearance of acne scars, varicose veins, wrinkles and fine lines, skin tags, brown spots, loose skin, and other skin conditions. Thus, it is a wonderful treatment process to give you overall healthier skin.
When Do the Results of Laser Treatment for Stretch Marks Start Showing?
Generally, the result of laser resurfacing starts to show soon after the first session. But you should remember this isn’t a magic procedure to erase all scars and drastically change your skin quality in a single treatment session.
It uses your body’s natural ability for collagen production and healing. Thus, the results and the time required for them to appear may vary from one person to the other.
But how many laser resurfacing sessions will you need to eliminate stretch marks? The answer depends on your skin type, the largeness of the affected area, other skin conditions, etc. However, you will likely need at least three treatment sessions, performed at intervals of four weeks.
Side Effects of This Laser Skin Treatment
Since SP Dynamis involves skin ablation, you can expect some itching sensation and swelling after the treatment. You may also experience redness, much like sunburn. But don’t worry! All these side effects are temporary and not severe at all. They hardly last for 48 hours.
A couple of days after the treatment, your skin will turn brown, and the dead skin will start to peel for the next few days. You may feel itchiness and tightness during this time. But you must resist the temptation to scratch or peel the skin by hand!
You must also avoid any condition or environment that can cause infections in the treated area and stay away from makeup. Make sure to keep the skin well-moisturized and clean.
Post-treatment care is an essential part of quick recovery and making your skin healthy. This is when the skin will be most sensitive. Only go back to your skin care routine after consulting your doctor. This is especially true if you use retinol, hyaluronic acids, and other acid-based products.
Contact BARE Essentials Spa for the Best Laser Treatment
BARE Essentials is considered the most trusted aesthetic treatment provider in Windsor. Our team of experts can handle a wide variety of skin conditions like acne scarring, uneven skin tone, appearance of wrinkles, cellulite, and providing the best laser treatment for stretch marks.
So get in touch with us today to eliminate your stretch marks safely and get a blemish-free, youthful appearance.