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Stretch Marks Handout
Striae Rubra
Striae Alba
Striae Distensae
Prevention
Moisturizing Regularly 3-4 times per day
Cocoa Butter, Shea Butter or Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola)
Message deep into the affected area
Belli Elasticity Bell Oil
At Home Treatment
Seek treatment when stretch marks are still red or purple
Glycolic Acid: Alpha Hydroxy Acid’s capacity to stimulate Collagen
MD Forte Glycare I (20% Glycolic Acid) and NeoStrata Ultra Smoothing Lotion (highest
concentration of Glycolic Acid)
Vitamin C: promotes Collagen synthesis. SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic ; La Roche-Posay
Active C. Oral Vitamin C 500 mg twice per day.
Relastin : eye cream and face cream.
Retinoids: promote collagen and elastin production. Message in Nightly. 0.1%.
OTC Retinol: Philosophy Help Me; Neutrogena Healthy Skin
Retinoic Acid Peels: Ultra Peel Exfoliating Treatment; Esthetique Peel from PCA Skin
In Office Treatment
Topicals: Glycolic Acid Peels; Apply Retinoid in preparation for peel.
Lasers: Vascular Lasers: Dornier 940 nm; 585 nm or 595 nm Lasers
1064 Vantage Long Pulsed Nd:YAG;
Thermage plus 585 Pulsed Dye Laser
IPL: Every two weeks x 5
Fraxel: 3-5 Treatments 2-4 weeks apart
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