Stretch Marks Treatment in Ottawa

Stretch marks is a skin condition that does not cause pain nor discomfort, but it does cause considerable cosmetic concerns for many individuals. They just don't look nice and many women and men feel very self conscious when having to expose their bodies either at the gym, at the beach or simply when wearing clothes that might expose some of their skin that has been permanently scarred.

Stretch marks are typically linear in appearance. They usually look pinkish when they first appear (striae rubra) and over time take a more whitish color (striae alba).

Stretch marks are mostly found on the breasts, abdomen, hips, thighs and across the lower back but really can develop on any area of the skin.

Several factors contribute to the development of stretch marks such as continuous stretching of the skin seen commonly in pregnancy, adolescent growth spurts, rapid weight gain, hormonal changes seen in some medical conditions, use of steroids or corticosteroid medication and oral contraceptive use.

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Making stretch marks completely disappear remains a challenge in medical aesthetics but with the Fraxel re:store Dual Laser System we can now significantly reduce their appearance. In fact, the Fraxel Laser is to date the most effective treatment to reduce the appearance of stretch marks, with the least side effects.

Using the same revolutionary principle of fractionated non-ablative laser technology that is used to treat wrinkles and acne scars, the Fraxel re:retore Dual Laser System stimulates the body's own natural healing process which in turn replaces damaged tissue with new collagen and ultimately fresh, healthy looking skin.

After completing a series of 4-6 treatments, spaced every 6-8 weeks, the Fraxel re:store Dual Laser System has been clinically shown to diminishing the appearance of stretch marks by up to 50%*. That is a significant result given the difficulty of treating stretch marks.

The cost for stretch mark treatment varies depending on the size of the area to treat but typically will range between $500-$900 per session.

The Fraxel re:store Dual laser treatments are very well tolerated by the patients and require minimal downtime. The most commonly reported side effect is post treatment redness and swelling, which only last 1 to 3 days.

Fractional Laser therapy is a safe and effective treatment to reduce stretch marks. If you would like to find out more about this treatment or any other services offered by Dr. Tosoni, please call for a consult at 613-830-7615.

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For more clinical pictures on the Fraxel Re:Store Stretch Marks treatment and all other treatments, please refer to the complete picture gallery.

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