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Chemical Peels
  • Elastin Difficult to Repair
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    • Chemical peels are going to be minimally effective at treating stretch marks, like any treatment that remodels the skin. It will have almost no impact on them.

    Elastin Difficult to Repair

    One of the hardest things to bring back in the skin are elastin fibers. Since it is the elastin in the skin that is damaged in stretch marks, it makes it very difficult to treat. Laser treatment is more effective. 

    Alternative Treatments

    Consult with an experienced physician to learn more about other treatments that have proven to be more effective for stretch marks.

    For more information see: Laser Stretch Mark Removal & How to Choose a Doctor for Stretch Marks?

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    After only 3 laser treatments, my stretch marks are drastica...[more]
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    Q: What Causes Stretch Marks?
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    Q: Why don't they heal over time?
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