Before discussing whether or not laser stretch mark removal fits your condition, there is a need to present the basics about the pathophysiology and causes of stretch marks. The following information will enable you to make a sound decision if laser surgery is really for you:
- · Pathophysiology of stretch marks: medically, the condition is called striae and is actually scarring of the skin when the elastic fibers becomes damaged due to overstretching.
- · Common causes of stretch marks: with its pathophysiology in mind, the top three causes according to their rank of prevalence are stretch marks duringpregnancy, obesity, and growth spurt associated with the teen years. Women are more afflicted than men because of the role that hormone imbalances play in the development of striae.
After an overview about stretch marks, below contains information about the applicability of laser stretch mark removal, one of the most effective treatments of getting rid of the condition. The following information applies to each specific cause mentioned above:
- · For pregnancy: because the cost of laser stretch mark removal depends on how extensive the area to be treated is, pregnant women who are overly conscious about their appearance will benefit immensely from the treatment since the cost is quite affordable because of the limited areas afflicted with it.
- · For obesity: you might want to consider having laser stretch mark removal after embarking on a weight loss program and only treating areas that are visible such as the thighs and arms especially since you will have to treat several areas.
- · For growth spurts: laser stretch mark removal should be used as a last resort and only in instances when marks can severely affect body image and daily functioning.
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