Stretch marks, or striae, can appear without warning. One day, you’re not even thinking about your skin, and the next, you’re spotting faint lines on your stomach, hips, or thighs.
These marks, which often show up after pregnancy, weight changes, or growth spurts, are completely normal – but that doesn’t mean you want to live with them.
At Skin Deep Laser MD in Fort Worth, Dr. Laura S. Riehm offers safe, medically supervised treatments using powerful laser technologies to help patients feel more confident.
What Are the Different Kinds of Stretch Marks?
Stretch marks come in a range of colors and textures depending on their age and your skin type. Here are the most common ones:
- Striae Rubra: These are newer marks that appear red or purple due to blood vessels under the skin.
- Striae Alba: These marks are older and more mature. They fade to white or silver over time and are often more difficult to treat.
- Striae Gravidarum: These occur during pregnancy, typically across the abdomen, hips, and breasts.
- Striae Caerulea: These are darker stretch marks that may develop on deeper skin tones.
How Can Laser Treatments Help?
At Skin Deep Laser MD, we use PicoSure® Focus™ 755 nm and ICON® 1540 nm fractional laser therapies to address different kinds of stretch marks safely and effectively.
Here’s how these technologies work:
- PicoSure Focus 755 nm: This laser uses ultra-short energy pulses to target discoloration and stimulate collagen production. It’s ideal for treating red or pigmented stretch marks.
- ICON 1540 nm: This is a non-ablative fractional laser that penetrates deep into the skin to remodel scar tissue and improve texture. It’s great for older, white stretch marks.
Laser sessions are quick, non-invasive, and require little downtime. Results emerge gradually as your skin rebuilds collagen and renews itself from the inside out.
Get Ready to Reclaim Your Skin
Stretch marks are common, but you don’t have to accept them as permanent. Whether your marks are new or years old, Dr. Riehm at Skin Deep Laser MD in Fort Worth delivers proven solutions that can restore smoother, more even-looking skin. Call (817) 263-7546 today to book your consultation.
