Laser stretch mark removal reviews photos (English)

Negative reviews

It’s been 8 days since laser resurfacing with the same laser, but I don’t see even the tiniest result, I paid 10,000, it was terribly painful during cauterization, probably due to the fact that the anesthesia did not have time to take effect in 20 minutes. I’m sitting here upset, because the laser was my last hope, but along the way I’ll have to walk around with my grandmother’s belly (I’m talking about wrinkles at the bend below the navel).

Neutral reviews

I also used DOT CO2 from DEKA to remove stretch marks, just like many mothers who got them after pregnancy. I went on the advice of my unfortunate colleagues from the playground - first one decided to remove stretch marks with a laser, then another, they showed a photo...)) They immediately warned me that I could forget about sleeping on my stomach for the next month. For about a month I walked around covered in scabs and dots, they didn’t hurt, but they were itchy. The process, by the way, is also quite tolerable - the doctor advised me to come after the CD, the pain threshold is higher. The result is great! Even my husband noticed the difference, although he usually doesn’t see a new haircut without a direct indication of the changes))

I removed stretch marks with a laser, but of course they didn’t disappear completely because... Stretch marks are scar tissue and, unfortunately, you cannot completely get rid of them, but the result is great, they are practically invisible, and I only did 3 procedures with an interval of 1.5-2 months. I had this procedure done at the Linline clinic, I’m looking for a lot of information on the internet, it’s a network of clinics in Russia))

Advantages:

Skin condition improves, stretch marks are less noticeable

Flaws:

HURT! It takes a long time to heal! Expensive! Not very effective

My story of struggling with stretch marks began during pregnancy. In the seventh month, they spread all over my tummy like a cobweb. Although I bought all kinds of creams and made masks, it did not save my skin(And so, after giving birth, my stomach began to resemble a crumpled rag(((Stretch marks were very noticeable and ugly, the skin was flabby((After finishing feeding, I decided to tackle this problem in a radical way ! And I made an appointment at the salon for laser resurfacing! I thought that there would be some significant change for the better. But... I don’t have a photo before, and I ask those with faint hearts not to look at the photo after the procedure
Last photo, the burn has almost healed.
It feels very, very painful! I was told at the salon that they do not provide anesthesia and that this is not necessary for such a procedure (( It hurt VERY much. When you do such a procedure, you need to take sick leave for a week for a full recovery. During the period when the burn is healing, it constantly needs to be lubricated with healing ointment, without allowing it to dry out and therefore not being able to go anywhere, the clothes stick and stick to the wounds, and peeling off a stuck T-shirt from a burn is just a pain in the ass!
The result of my torment didn’t impress me either ((The stretch marks smoothed out a little, the skin tightened a little. But just a little.
After a year of doubts, I finally decided to go to another salon and continue the fight for the beauty of my belly. But already with anesthesia and nourishing the skin before the procedure with creams with vitamin E and oils (the skin was lubricated for a week before the procedure).
So I went through 4 more procedures!! I was given anesthesia, which made the resurfacing less unpleasant. As a result, the money is spent, but there is still almost no result ((I will try other methods) If you have anything to suggest, I will be very grateful. I really want to wear an open swimsuit on the beach again))
In general, the procedure is expensive and painful, and requires time for recovery. The results are insignificant. and after the procedure I still had pigment spots at the burn site. 4 months have passed, and still there is a dark square on my stomach(
I don’t recommend it to anyone, unfortunately the stretch marks remain(

Positive reviews

Advantages:

A real, working way to get rid of stretch marks.

Flaws:

Stretch marks. Many women face them. The reasons are different: childbirth, hormonal imbalance, sudden weight gain... And even if they appeared, getting rid of them with the help of a cream, in my opinion, is impossible! I’ll say right away that I had small stretch marks, but even with them I couldn’t cope. I tried many different options. There were different creams, folk remedies like “mix mumiyo with cream...” and I did laser resurfacing 3 times.
Of course, there was a result from grinding, but not very noticeable. The procedure itself was painful, and it took a long time to heal. I had to apply kilograms of bipanten. But the first 2 times, I can say that I even liked the effect, the skin was a little renewed and smoothed out, but the 3rd time it became pigmented and darkened in the places where the polishing was done... I had to abandon this method.
I thought the whole problem couldn’t be solved. You can say that I came to terms with the presence of stretch marks, but it was like that until I changed my cosmetologist.
Turns out. Everything is very individual and resurfacing is contraindicated for my thin skin! Yes, and polishing stretch marks is already “yesterday”. I was offered an injection directly into the stretch marks - a cocktail of Q10 with silicon. The procedure is quite painful... you can do it with painkillers, but they say the effectiveness is slightly reduced... I endured it. They injected the problem area, injected the drug in small doses with micro-injections directly into the stretch marks, as if filling them from the inside. It happened that bruises and papules appeared from the injections (of course it didn’t look very good...)
I completed a course of 10 procedures with an interval of 1-2 weeks (it takes time for the bruises to go away, but there was no time for the cumulative effect of the drug to go through).
As a result, the stretch marks really went away. I honestly didn’t even believe that this was possible.

Advantages:

This procedure helped a lot, in this way you can get rid of your complexes over the body. So, decide on this procedure without a doubt!

Flaws:

The only downside that can be highlighted is the pain of the procedure itself, yes, even though areas of the skin are anesthetized, you can still feel everything! BUT it’s all tolerable, and the price isn’t exactly inspiring, one of the expensive pleasures

Good afternoon, I want to share my situation with you! From early childhood I gave my preference to sports, namely “trampoline jumping”, but this also included gymnastics, therefore, I had excellent body stretching. But time passed (7 years) and in the more adult period of my age I realized that I would no longer be able to devote so much time to sports, over time I stopped going to workouts altogether, naturally after that my big problems with stretch marks began, initially I did not notice how they appeared on my skin, but the more time I spent without sports , the more the situation with stretch marks worsened! At the moment there are many of them, they are deep, and, of course, old. I fought them with creams and massages, and injected me with drugs that supposedly rejuvenated the skin, but all attempts were in vain. After some time, I decided to undergo the “stretch mark resurfacing” procedure, which I didn’t regret at all, although it’s quite painful, it’s worth it, the stretch marks have decreased in volume, are less deep now, and most importantly less noticeable, I’m very pleased with the result, it’s really helps! Moreover, in my situation, I thought nothing would save me, but as it turned out, just endure the healing period and the procedure itself a little and everything will work out! I'm glad I decided to have this procedure. I advise everyone, the cost, of course, is not very small, but it’s worth saving up money for the sake of your beauty and your own peace of mind and self-admiration!

Advantages:

Flaws:

A little painful, but tolerable

After pregnancy, my entire stomach was covered in stretch marks, and deep ones at that, 5 months passed, I breastfed and went to have the stretch mark resurfacing procedure done with a laser. First, the surface is treated with an anesthetic. The procedure itself is quite painful, and it also smells like “burnt skin.” Large stretch marks are burned at a higher power, which means it hurts more. After the procedure, a napkin is glued to the stomach. When the anesthesia wears off, it feels like the skin is burning, but in general it’s nothing to worry about. the next day everything was covered with small crusts and my stomach became like sandpaper; there was no pain at all. 10 days have passed, the stretch marks have become a little less noticeable and not so deep, the cosmetologist said that the final result will be visible in 2-3 weeks, and for them to disappear altogether, a couple more procedures will be needed. In general, I’m happy, don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid, it’s not scary and there will be results

Advantages:

The skin is thicker and tighter!

Flaws:

The only downside is painful, unpleasant sensations in the first 2-3 days.

Yes, I couldn’t decide for a long time, I tried to find before and after photos, but there was not enough information. Therefore, I decided to record the entire result, in case it might be useful to someone. The sensations are not entirely pleasant, but can be tolerated, they did it with an anesthetic. After 2-3 days everything burned and hurt. For the next 7 days I walked around with a crust and only after 10-12 days everything went away. In short, see for yourself, but the result is not great, but I see it. First before photos. and further. )))

Like many people, I became acquainted with stretch marks during pregnancy. I’ve been using bepantol anti-stretch mark emulsion since week 20, and they have gone away. It wasn’t until the moment that my stomach began to sag; in an instant my entire stomach began to look like a cobweb(.

After giving birth, I started digging for information about how to remove this mess. Of course, at first I began to “play beauty salon” at home and make myself miracle wraps, treasures, apply oils and other heresies. I smeared several tubes of Contractubex. I bought myself a mesoscooter. But after about a year, it finally dawned on me that no matter what you put in there, everything will be to no avail! I also knew about laser resurfacing, but its cost did not allow me to use this service. And once I read that polishing can be done using a coupon. I started looking for something appropriate - a clinic, I didn’t want a beauty salon. And I found a coupon for fractional rejuvenation with a CO2 laser at the Svyatoslav Fedorov Medical Center, which cost me 3,500 rubles. Plus, I paid 600 rubles separately for the pain-relieving gel.

It was like going on a holiday.

I was immediately warned that the effect of one procedure is unlikely, at least 3 are needed.

The procedure itself, provided that an anesthetic drug was applied, was not painful; in those small places around the edges where there was no gel, a strong burning sensation was felt. I couldn't stand it all over my stomach.

The procedure lasts about 30 minutes, depending on the area of the lesion.

It's better to wear something loose, a dress. So that the clothes do not adhere to the body later.

It is better to do the procedure in the winter season due to the prohibition of sunlight on the treated areas.

After the procedure, I was prescribed to treat the skin with Miramistin, then apply Bebantol for burns 3 times a day until the skin comes off.

On the second or third days the discomfort is terrible, there is soreness, the skin burns, you just can’t put on clothes.

Then a crust begins to form, which under no circumstances should be peeled off; it will gradually come off on its own. There will be new skin underneath, and due to this renewal, the scars will be smoothed out.

I'll show you what my stomach looked like before and after (already healed)

The stretch marks became less deep, narrowed, brightened, and the skin tightened. I will definitely repeat this procedure. I wish everyone beautiful bellies.

After the laser, I did a honey massage, it removed the sagging a little more, if there is such a problem, I advise you to take a closer look. You can read the review and photo here:

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Hi all! I have been living with stretch marks for more than 8 years, their location is the outer side of the thigh, buttocks.
For a long time I didn’t dare to have a laser in Moscow, but I still set aside the time after the vacation when the tan subsided.

Tip 1. I wore an a-line skirt for the procedure so that afterward my journey home would be tolerable.

Tip 2. If you want, take a painkiller tablet before the procedure. But the procedure is not painful. I will talk about this in more detail below.

HOW IS THE PROCEDURE?
I lie down on the couch. They apply cream to the area, but not Emla. Then 20 minutes pass.

They begin to set up the laser for operation, and at this stage I feel scared).
What does laser action look like, you ask? I will think for a long time and answer - no matter what). Is it true!

The sound is like an electric discharge. It feels like it’s just hot in the area of the skin where the procedure is being performed.

If you look, the small round laser head, line by line, works precisely in the area of a 3 by 3 circle.
Without pain relief, of course, it’s tolerable, but after 40 minutes it’s tiring.

Tip 3. And by the way, I will have to pay for pain relief twice - the hips are considered as two zones. Ask your cosmetologist about the price - don’t be shy.
The doctor did not apply ointment to some areas, so it was uncomfortable, but it was not pain. So I give it a 2 out of 5 for pain.

Tip 4. Particularly fearful). Ask your doctor to subtly mark the areas of pain with a pen - it will be much easier for him to navigate!

AFTER THE PROCEDURE.
Afterwards, my skin was red, as if it had been scalded, there was slight swelling, there were no bruises. They applied Panthenol-tweezer!-cling film to me and sent me home. In the evening the skin began to ache, but not much. I couldn’t bend over - minus)
Tip 5.

Do not apply anything to the skin at night, it should heal and breathe.
I was only able to sleep on my back in the soldier position without a blanket. Well, how to sleep - 4 hours of sleep). In the morning I got tired and turned on my side; after that, this side was redder than the other, that’s all. But another half hour of sleep will add up))

Tip 6. If you have to go to work, I advise you to take ointment and cling film; at lunchtime, just remove the one you applied before work and put on a new one. And your skin will breathe in the evening, as well as the rest of the night!

SO, the procedure time is 40 minutes, I’ll come again in a month. I paid 10 thousand with a discount for one procedure.
Only 2 days have passed since the procedure, so I will naturally update the review!)
I will be glad to see your comments and questions regarding the procedure)

Girls, hello!
Please tell us about your experience of laser stretch mark removal.
What is the order of procedures (number, break between procedures, duration, etc.). Did it help? What is the estimated cost? Where did they do it?
If there are any other points that I missed, please describe.
I have stretch marks on my hips, butt and sides. Appeared when I was 13 years old (now I’m 24). I want to do all this now so that by summer I will be without them.