(HealthDay)—Laser treatments combined with topical growth factor improve the appearance of stretch marks, according to a small pilot study published online July 29 in the Journal of Cosmetic ...

New York-based dermatologist Estee Williams, MD, echoes that stretch marks are "one of the more difficult cosmetic skin conditions to treat,” but in addition to resurfacing lasers (such as ...

What they are: A dermatologist can administer laser therapy, micro­needling, and dermal fillers to get rid of stretch marks. Laser therapy shines beams of light on skin to target inflammation and ...

Laser therapy uses powerful beams of light to trigger skin regeneration. Even if laser removal does not completely get rid of stretch marks, it can make them smoother and reduce their appearance.

Stretch marks are most common in pregnant women, body builders, and people with rapid weight gain or loss. "The laser is a quick and easy procedure, it's fairly comfortable.

Stretch marks are a form of scarring that appear after your skin quickly stretches or shrinks beyond its normal capacity. This strain causes the elastin and collagen in your skin to break, and as ...

'When stretch marks first develop they’re red and can be puffy (striae rubra) and over time they fade to leave pale pigmented and thinner or atrophic skin (striae albae),' explains Dr Mahto.

Stretch marks are not uncommon. They happen to both men and women. You get them in a number of ways pregnancy, growth spurts, body building, even gaining or losing weight. If you've tried over the ...

Red stretch marks can occur when the skin stretches. There are several common causes of this, including pregnancy, rapid weight gain, breast augmentation, and extreme muscle gains.

Top product for stretch marks Bio-Oil Skincare Oil What you need to know: This multi-use moisturizing oil fades stretch marks and scars and is easily absorbed by any skin type.