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How are lasers used to treat stretch marks?

Found on the stomach, back, or breasts, unsightly stretch marks on the skin can cause real distress for many people. These days, laser treatment is being used as one of the safest and most effective ways of eliminating stretch marks, especially those caused by pregnancy, adolescent growth spurts, or weight gain. It can work for you too. These techniques in cosmetic dermatology are suitable for men and women of all ages including adolescents.

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Treatments > Laser expert centre > Stretch marks

How are lasers used to treat stretch marks?

Found on the stomach, back, or breasts, unsightly stretch marks on the skin can cause real distress for many people. These days, laser treatment is being used as one of the safest and most effective ways of eliminating stretch marks, especially those caused by pregnancy, adolescent growth spurts, or weight gain. It can work for you too. These techniques in cosmetic dermatology are suitable for men and women of all ages including adolescents.

Sessions
1 – 2 recent stretch marks
3 – 4 old stretch marks

Duration
30 – 60 minutes

Frequency
6 – 8 weeks

Your investment
starting at CHF 600.-

Results
after 4 weeks

Anaesthesia
anesthetic cream

Hospitalisation
no

Social downtime
none

Time off work
none

Sport
immediately, swimming after ten days

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How does laser treatment for stretch marks work?

The laser works by selective photothermolysis. It emits a specific wavelength that acts directly on stretch marks without damaging the surrounding skin. The goal of laser treatment is to erase areas affected by stretch marks.

Stretch marks that are fresh and red in colour can be treated painlessly, quickly and effectively, sometimes in a single session using a pulsed dye laser. This laser essentially takes skin that has just broken and is beginning to scar and “glues it back together”. The treatment is most successful when stretch marks are still fresh and more easily treatable so it is best to seek treatment as early as possible.

For older, so-called white stretch marks, we employ different lasers over the course of several sessions targeting different skin layers. We fade out the stretch marks by making them blend into the surrounding skin. The treatment works on all areas where stretch marks occur: stomach, thighs, calves, hips, back, buttocks, arms and breasts.

We treat white stretch marks using fractional laser devices that split the laser into thousands of microscopic beams before they penetrate the skin. This technology leaves tiny gaps of untreated skin in the treatment zone that facilitate rapid healing within only four to five days. This technique requires at least two sessions to be effective and is performed with the help of an anaesthetic cream.

Why choose fractional laser treatment for your stretch marks?

There are several advantages to laser treatment for stretch marks:

You can treat any part of your body.
Thanks to fractional lasers and healing accelerators, your body will recover quickly from the treatment.
You can start exercising a few days after treatment as soon as the effects of the treatment have passed.
We use an anaesthetic cream so the treatment is
No social downtime necessary. The effects of the treatment remain visible for 7 to 10 days in the form of redness and tiny scabs but the areas of the body prone to stretch marks can easily be covered by clothing.

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How does laser treatment for stretch marks work?

The laser works by selective photothermolysis. It emits a specific wavelength that acts directly on stretch marks without damaging the surrounding skin. The goal of laser treatment is to erase areas affected by stretch marks.

Stretch marks that are fresh and red in colour can be treated painlessly, quickly and effectively, sometimes in a single session using a pulsed dye laser. This laser essentially takes skin that has just broken and is beginning to scar and “glues it back together”. The treatment is most successful when stretch marks are still fresh and more easily treatable so it is best to seek treatment as early as possible.

For older, so-called white stretch marks, we employ different lasers over the course of several sessions targeting different skin layers. We fade out the stretch marks by making them blend into the surrounding skin. The treatment works on all areas where stretch marks occur: stomach, thighs, calves, hips, back, buttocks, arms and breasts.

We treat white stretch marks using fractional laser devices that split the laser into thousands of microscopic beams before they penetrate the skin. This technology leaves tiny gaps of untreated skin in the treatment zone that facilitate rapid healing within only four to five days. This technique requires at least two sessions to be effective and is performed with the help of an anaesthetic cream.

Avantages du traitement anti-vergeture au laser

Why choose fractional laser treatment for your stretch marks?

There are several advantages to laser treatment for stretch marks:

You can treat any part of your body.
Thanks to fractional lasers and healing accelerators, your body will recover quickly from the treatment.
You can start exercising a few days after treatment as soon as the effects of the treatment have passed.
We use an anaesthetic cream so the treatment is
No social downtime necessary. The effects of the treatment remain visible for 7 to 10 days in the form of redness and tiny scabs but the areas of the body prone to stretch marks can easily be covered by clothing.

Different treatment stages

Consultation

Procedure

Post treatment

Consultation

Our medical director will establish a custom treatment plan for your skin at your first consultation. The doctor will define the treatment zones, the types of lasers to be used, and, if necessary, she will put together a holistic treatment plan for your white stretch marks. She will address any doubts or fears you may have.

Procedure

On the day of treatment, you should wear comfortable clothing and plan to be at the clinic for an hour and a half to two hours. An anaesthetic cream will be applied to the treatment zone at the beginning of the session. During the session, You will be lying down and can listen to your favourite relaxing music. Healing accelerators will then be applied to help your skin repair itself.

Post treatment

Following the session, you can return to work immediately. Your skin may be slightly sensitive to the touch so you should avoid contact sports and swimming for ten days. You should return for a follow up appointment after a month to check on the results of your treatment.

What happens during a session?

1 Consultation

Our medical director will establish a custom treatment plan for your skin at your first consultation. The doctor will define the treatment zones, the types of lasers to be used, and, if necessary, she will put together a holistic treatment plan for your white stretch marks. She will address any doubts or fears you may have.

2 Procedure

On the day of treatment, you should wear comfortable clothing and plan to be at the clinic for an hour and a half to two hours. An anaesthetic cream will be applied to the treatment zone at the beginning of the session. During the session, You will be lying down and can listen to your favourite relaxing music. Healing accelerators will then be applied to help your skin repair itself.

3 Post treatment

Following the session, you can return to work immediately. Your skin may be slightly sensitive to the touch so you should avoid contact sports and swimming for ten days. You should return for a follow up appointment after a month to check on the results of your treatment.

When will I see results?

You will see the first results of laser treatment for stretch marks four weeks after your session. The results will continue to improve for a further six months. White stretch marks require more sessions. They gradually fade, blending more and more with the skin.

The effect is more noticeable and much faster for red stretch marks. Sometimes only two sessions are enough to treat these and excellent results are achieved after three months. This is why we recommend that our patients seek treatment as soon as stretch marks appear.

Patients looking for perfect results can opt for a few sessions of light therapy to round off the treatment. Your doctor may also recommend one or two sessions of peeling to fade the stretch marks more quickly.

The results of your stretch mark treatment are permanent. You can once again enjoy summers in your bikini or miniskirts.

Who is laser treatment for stretch marks for?

Laser treatments for stretch marks offered at Clinic Lémanic are for anyone wanting to fade and eliminate post-pregnancy stretch marks, stretch marks from weight gain or from growth spurts in adolescence.

In all these cases, the treatment has the same goal of removing these undesirable marks from the skin. Several sessions are generally necessary except sometimes in the case of fresh stretch marks.

When will I see results?

You will see the first results of laser treatment for stretch marks four weeks after your session. The results will continue to improve for a further six months. White stretch marks require more sessions. They gradually fade, blending more and more with the skin.

The effect is more noticeable and much faster for red stretch marks. Sometimes only two sessions are enough to treat these and excellent results are achieved after three months. This is why we recommend that our patients seek treatment as soon as stretch marks appear.

Patients looking for perfect results can opt for a few sessions of light therapy to round off the treatment. Your doctor may also recommend one or two sessions of peeling to fade the stretch marks more quickly.

The results of your stretch mark treatment are permanent. You can once again enjoy summers in your bikini or miniskirts.

Who is laser treatment for stretch marks for?

Laser treatments for stretch marks offered at Clinic Lémanic are for anyone wanting to fade and eliminate post-pregnancy stretch marks, stretch marks from weight gain or from growth spurts in adolescence.

In all these cases, the treatment has the same goal of removing these undesirable marks from the skin. Several sessions are generally necessary except sometimes in the case of fresh stretch marks.

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Put your trust in an experienced clinic in Lausanne

For results that will not disappoint, and to avoid the risk of scars or burns on your thighs, stomach or buttocks, you should only have laser treatment done at a reputable clinic with experienced specialists offering customised care.

Clinic Lémanic is a leading centre for laser skin treatments in Switzerland and Europe. With a full range of lasers and decades of experience, we are in a position to offer you highly personalised care during and after your treatment for safe and quick results. You will enjoy the expert care of pre-eminent dermatologist Dr Véronique Emmenegger.

Put your trust in an experienced clinic in Lausanne

For results that will not disappoint, and to avoid the risk of scars or burns on your thighs, stomach or buttocks, you should only have laser treatment done at a reputable clinic with experienced specialists offering customised care.

Clinic Lémanic is a leading centre for laser skin treatments in Switzerland and Europe. With a full range of lasers and decades of experience, we are in a position to offer you highly personalised care during and after your treatment for safe and quick results. You will enjoy the expert care of pre-eminent dermatologist Dr Véronique Emmenegger.