Question 1

could bio-oil and retinol from ordinary brand be mixed to after stretch marks treatment as booster? or the ingredients together may cause irritation ?

Accepted Answer

: "Stretch marks" are unfortunately not effectively removed by topical medication, as they are a result of damage to underlying dermal tissue.  Surgical options also leave scars, but in some cases can improve cosmetically these conditions.

Question 2

what are extremely stretched stretch marks called? treatment?

Accepted Answer

Stretch marks: Treatments: Please see a dermatologist or plastic surgeon for evaluation. Possible treatments include fractional laser resurfacing,dermabrasion &amp; medication (i.e., retinoids).

Question 3

is it safe to get stretch mark laser treatment on your stomach?

Accepted Answer

Safe lasar use: Yes lasar is usually safe but more important the results this is not a eraser so make sure  you are looking for levels of improvement as little some or a lot so be sure you read the expected range of results.

Question 4

dear doctors  what causes stretch marks? what is treatment of stretch marks on legs .is there a difference between tretinoin (retin-a) and retinol?

Accepted Answer

Elastin fibers break: Each skin type is different and some people get stretch marks more easily than others.There is no treatment for stretch marks.

Question 5

stretch mark like rash on skin... what could cause it? treatment?

Accepted Answer

Stretch Mark Therapy: Tretinoin creams such as Retin-A and Renova (tretinoin) are helpful. These creams are only effective on very new stretch marks and must be administered in less than six weeks after their appearance and while the mark is still red or pink.Pulsed dye laser therapy can stimulate the growth of elastin and collagen in our skin. This method works best on new stretch marks but can be useful on old marks as well.

Question 6

other than getting a stretch mark removel treatmant is there anything i can do to make the red color go? i don't have a problem with white ones i just want the red ones to fade?

Accepted Answer

: Don’t worry about them. They’ll all become white on time. It may take 1 year or more, but they’ll get there. In the meantime, apply Adapalene gel or cream 1% every night and a sunblock with Zinc Oxide every morning ( or keep them covered. The Dermatologist may offer you a laser treatment as well. But mainly: don’t worry.

Question 7

what are the most advanced stretch mark and cellulite treatments?

Accepted Answer

Marginal at best: There is absolutely nothing that can erase stretch marks and cellulite effectively.  Cellulaze is a promising new laser treatment to reduce cellulite.  Stretch marks can be treated with laser to tighten the skin.

Question 8

i'm thinking about having a stretch mark treatmant. what treatmant you suggest? (my skin is easy get pigmented and very sensitive. my stretch marks are red thin and short?

Accepted Answer

: You have options and YOU have to make your choice:1.ErbiumYAG fractional laser: the most studied laser for stretch marks.Good results, May pigment, but a cream and sunscreen will improve that.Expensive.2.Topical Retinoids:better if prescribed( RetinA)Adapalene is OTC but weaker, May itch&amp;turn red, long treatment.3.Do nothing: wear sunblock with Zinc oxide to avoid pigment.They all turn white later

Question 9

what are some stretch mark treatments? i have used a oil for stretch marks for a while now and i haven't noticed too much change. i've also done vapor rub and lotion treatments. i'm too young for lazer or surgery. is there another way to make them disappe

Accepted Answer

I : I wish i could tell you there are effective treatments for stretch marks, but honestly the ones on the market are not very effective. I have heard good things about mederma, it's worth a try
in all reality time is the best thing for stretch marks. Over time they fade and become less noticeable. You can prevent further stretch marks by not losing or gaining weight too fast.
If any doctors here on avvo know of any effective treatments please feel free to comment on this post!
good luck.

Question 10

what is the cure of stretch mark?

Accepted Answer

Time: There is no magic cure.  They will fade with time.  Keep them out of the sun or wear sunscreen, as sun tends to worsen all scarring.

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Could bio-oil and retinol from ordinary brand be mixed to after stretch marks treatment as booster? or the ingredients together may cause irritation ?

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What are extremely stretched stretch marks called? treatment?

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Is it safe to get stretch mark laser treatment on your stomach?

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Dear doctors what causes stretch marks? what is treatment of stretch marks on legs .is there a difference between tretinoin (retin-a) and retinol?

A member asked:

Stretch mark like rash on skin... what could cause it? treatment?

A member asked:

Other than getting a stretch mark removel treatmant is there anything i can do to make the red color go? i don't have a problem with white ones i just want the red ones to fade?

A member asked:

What are the most advanced stretch mark and cellulite treatments?

A member asked:

I'm thinking about having a stretch mark treatmant. what treatmant you suggest? (my skin is easy get pigmented and very sensitive. my stretch marks are red thin and short?

A member asked:

What are some stretch mark treatments? i have used a oil for stretch marks for a while now and i haven't noticed too much change. i've also done vapor rub and lotion treatments. i'm too young for lazer or surgery. is there another way to make them disappe

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What is the cure of stretch mark?

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