STRETCHMARKS or STRIAE are caused when the dermis is stretched to more than its limit. 90% of women get stretchmarks after pregnancy, other people who get stretchmarks are people who gained weight and body builders. The marks are a result of destruction of collagen and elastin, supporting structures that suppose to repair damage tissues.
Stretchmarks can never be prevented. The old school that says aloe vera extracts and cocoa butter helps prevent stretchmarks needs to be proven. It does make your skin supple but preventing stretchmarks, it has to be proven by clinical trials.
Have you found the right solution to remove your stretchmarks? In my almost a decade of practice I have not encountered a single solution that actually removes or reduce stretchmarks. There are lots of creams in the market that promises a lot but never delivers actual result and are hard on the budget. I get depressed when patients ask for advise on how to get rid of the unsightly marks. I cannot give any advise since I too have a lot of marks on my abdomen and thighs. I searched the net on the latest and innovative product that actually reduces stretchmarks. I looked for something that is safe and effective and of course backed by clinical trials.
I found this treatment called Fractional Laser Resurfacing in which C02 laser is delivered in fractions and since there are normal tissues in between the skin doesn't peel off hence very minimal down time. It is non ablative. It is discovered by an Italian doctor.
How it works?
■ The laser penetrates into the dermal layer skin, removing damaged skin tissues.
■ Thousands of Microdots are created and cell rejuvenation substance is applied.
■ The cell rejuvenation substance stays active inside the skin for 48 -72hours.■ It stimulates collagen and elastin production to create younger type of skin.
■ Skin is resurfaced while diameter and depth of the stretch marks are significantly reduced.
I was hoping that the technology will be available in the Philippines. That's why 2 weeks ago when I have heard that the machine is finally in the Philippines and available at Shinagawa Lasik and Aesthetics. I immediately went to the clinic and tried the treatment myself. With just 1 session I have noticed some improvements. I cannot wait until my last session to see the final result.
I would definitely recommend this to my patients. Finally the revolutionary technology is now in the Philippines. Goodbye Stretchmarks...hello flawless body.
ALL ABOUT WOMEN....WRITTEN BY AN EXPERT ON CHILDBIRTH AND WOMEN'S DISEASES
This blog is dedicated to WOMEN...all about their experiences..their health, their sexual problems, their role as a wife, a mother, a daughter. Sometimes this would include travels made by the author and other medically related posts that is related to being a woman.
The author is a woman and she is loving every minute of it.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
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