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How many laser sessions does it take to remove stretch marks from the abdomen?

I have stretch marks and want to remove them. How many laser sessions does it take to remove stretch marks from the abdomen?

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Stretch marks on the abdomen are next to impossible to completely remove. The CO2 laser is the current treatment option in addition to retinol topically to improve their appearance. It does take several sessions, depending response to the treatment. Some improve with four sessions, while others may take more. Hope this helps.
There is no simple answer to your question, unfortunately. For starters, I'm not even sure that laser is the best treatment modality to help you rid yourself of stretch marks. A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is a great way to remove many (but not all) stretch marks, which involves significant surgery. Even assuming lasers would be effective at reducing the severity or visibility of your stretch marks, without the benefit of a physical examination or even photographs to see how extensive those stretch marks are, no one will be able to give you an accurate answer. For anything involving lasers, I generally counsel patients that they would need at least three (3) treatments, perhaps many more, spaced out 4-6 weeks apart, to really start seeing a difference in resurfaced skin. However, this is a very general rule of thumb that may or may apply in your situation. See a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in your area if you want a more accurate or honest answer that I could possibly give you with the extremely limited information you've provided! Apologies in advance for not being able to give you a clearer answer.
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