Striae” is a general term which refers mostly to narrow, thin grooves or channels, may be thin line or band which are mostly parallel to each other.
Stretch marks are actually the scars in the skin which are caused by selective loss of dermis and repair in the skin layer which have different colour, texture and hue as compare to the surrounding skin. They are formed due to rapid change in weight or growth as in puberty, hormonal therapy, body building, pregnancy etc. They are formed due to selective tearing of skin dermis layer.
STRETCH MARKS REMOVAL COST IN DELHI
Stretch marks is estimated to be experienced by most of the females who have given birth to young ones. They may also be seen in teenage males or females because of growth spurts and rapid increase in the gait and body structures. The irregularities which are caused due to tear and repair in dermis and intact epidermis results in presentation as stretch marks. The changes and presentation as stretch marks are mostly permanent and respond very less to treatment and also don’t tend to improve with time . Areas mostly which harbour stretch marks are abdomen, thighs, upper arms & buttocks. Sooner the treatment is started, better are the results. The STRETCH MARKS REMOVAL COST IN DELHI depends on the depth of the marks in the dermis and the extent. The colour and width of stretch marks also determine the COST OF STRETCH MARK REMOVAL. Fractional Carbon dioxide laser is a preferred treatment laser for LASER STRETCH MARKS REMOVAL IN DELHI. Fractional laser makes micro punches/punctures on the skin in grid form which then stimulates the underlying collagen. Improvement may be seen in 4-8 treatment session which is normally done at the interval of 1-2 months apart. A topical lidocaine cream may be applied if higher fluence is used with LASER TREATMENT OF STRETCH MARKS. Radiofrequency along with ultrasound waves can also be combined along with fractional laser to potentiate the results of treatment of stretch marks.
TREATMENT
Various treatment modalities are used in improving the appearance of stretch marks like lasers, retionoids, ointments, dermaabrasion. Options like tummy tuck, Radiofrequency are also done.
A new treatment modality of using Rf excited fractional laser with light therapy as shown promising results. The area is treated at selective depth and width with desired fluence for optimal results.Multiple sittings are needed to get desired results.Its difficult to erase stretch marks completely but texture and colour improvement can be definitely achieved.Fractional lasers for multiple sittings with other treatment modalities are advised.