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Patient Education |
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The ASPS
Patient Photo Gallery currently includes
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Stretch Marks |
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During periods of rapid weight gain, skin stretches to accommodate increased
body volume. Because skin is elastic, it will tolerate significant stretching
over a short period of time, such as during pregnancy. At some point, however,
skin reaches a limit, and the deepest layer will tear instead of stretching
further. When the deep layer tears, the overlying skin remains intact but
appears thin and streaky. These streaks are called stretch marks. Once stretch
marks occur, they are permanent. |
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Beware Laser Removal of Stretch Marks |
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Although some physicians claim that lasers are effective in removing stretch
marks, there is no evidence to support this. Most plastic surgeons think that
lasers are ineffective in treating this problem. Lasers are effective in
removing, vaporizing, and breaking down tissues. They do not generally repair
tissues. Stretch marks represent torn tissue. Hence, improvement should not be
expected from laser treatment. Moreover, clinical studies have shown no
improvement in stretch marks after laser treatment. |
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Surgical Removal of Stretch Marks |
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Abdominal stretch marks occur primarily below the belly button. Because much
of the skin below the belly button is removed during a Tummy Tuck, stretch marks
in this area are also removed. If you have stretch marks below your belly button
and are also interested in having a tummy tuck, then this operation will remove
those stretch marks. There is no other proven treatment for stretch marks. |
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About Surgery |
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Areas of
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Planning your surgery |
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