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Cost And Pricing
3 Helpful Tips...
Have an In-Person Consultation
Its impossible for a doctor to understand your case over the phone and provide you pricing. Meeting in-person can enable the physician to better understand your stretch marks better and how they may be able to help.
Don't "Shop by Price"
In cosmetic medicine, you 'pay for what you get'. Price is only one consideration among many.
Have Reasonable Expectations
Stretch marks respond differently from patient to patient. Ask for a 'test spot' to determine if you will be happy with your results. 
Average Patient Costs (Submitted by visitors like you!)
Average Number of Treatments: 2
National Average Cost Per-Treatment: $748.50

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How Much Does It Cost to Remove Stretch Marks?

The cost of removing a stretch marks may be substantial. Laser stretch marks removal generally costs between $250-$700 per laser treatment session. The total cost of removing a stretch marks will depend on the number of treatment sessions required, and can often range from $1,800 to $5,000. Your physician will discuss the estimated cost and number of treatments required to treat your stretch marks. Your physician may also discuss possible package and financing options with you.

Insurance?

As stretch marks are a cosmetic issue and not medically necessary, any treatment aimed at removing stretch marks is not generally covered by insurance plans. You may want to contact your insurance provider to check on your coverages, however it is unlikely they will cover these procedures.

Low-Cost Providers

Laser medicine is still MEDICINE. Many people think using a laser is similar to firing a gun, you simply aim and push a button. The physics involved with laser surgery are highly complex and it pays to go to a physician with ample understanding of both the skin and the physics involved with the laser. To learn more about who to choose for stretch mark treatment see: How to Choose a Stretch Marks Removal Provider

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