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Have Stretch Marks. Does Laser Surgery Hurt? How Much Does It Cost?
Hi, I m a 17 year old girl. My problem is stretchmarks.. Been having them since I was 13 years, but they only get bigger and I get more of them. They are very visible because they are dark purple and sometimes red. My stretchmarks is on my thighs and my butt. I m not fat. I m 161cm tall and my weight is 52kg. So I m pretty normal. I want to take a laser surgery to have them removed/less visible.. And.. Summer is coming soon, and I d like to wear bikini without feeling bad/horrible/insecure about my body. The stretchmarks is the only thing that bothers me and I don t feel beautiful at all in underwear/bikini. So I have som few questions.. My questions is..: Does it hurt with laser surgery? Do I need care afterwards? Do I have to stay home from school? And.... How much does it cost..?
Thu, 11 Jul 2013
Hi, see first thing you need is a hormonal evaluation for development of strech marks
your serum cortisol level
Secondly, fractional ablative lasers can be used which are a bit painful but can be tolerated
After care includes moistorising the part, sun protection
no need to stay at home
Cost depends on which location you reside
take care
your serum cortisol level
Secondly, fractional ablative lasers can be used which are a bit painful but can be tolerated
After care includes moistorising the part, sun protection
no need to stay at home
Cost depends on which location you reside
take care
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