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What Is The Xtrac Excimer Laser And
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| These technologies represent
one of the newest great advances in laser dermatology. They
emit narrow band ultraviolet B light and have been shown to
promote re-pigmentation in those who have lost pigment in
their skin. They have also been shown to improve chronic stable
plaque psoriasis, and aged white stretch marks. |
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| What Is Vitiligo
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| Vitiligo is a condition
where the human body inhibits the pigment producing
process of the skin's pigment cells. A series of treatments
can often lead to dramatic re-pigmentation of the skin.
Pigment can also be lost in the skin after a variety
of surgical procedures and traumatic accidents. Examples
include the white scars after facelifts and aggressive
facial laser procedures such as carbon dioxide laser
resurfacing. A variety of burns and other traumatic
accidents may also lead to hypopigmented scars. We have
researched the role of these treatments in the treatment
for chronic stretch marks that have lost their pigment.
Treatment is undertaken in a series of laser sessions.
Improvement is the general rule. Occasional touch-up
booster sessions may be required. Treatment is absolutely
painless. |
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Can My Psoriasis Be Treated? |
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| Psoriasis is a scaly skin
eruption that often has a genetic basis. There are many different
versions of psoriasis. Chronic, previously treatment resistant,
plaque psoriasis may respond to a series of treatments. Treatment
may be faster than most currently available treatments. Treatment
is undertaken in a series of laser sessions. Improvement is
the general rule. Occasional touch-up booster sessions may
be required. Treatment is absolutely painless. |
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How Can I Fade My Stretch Marks With
Laser Treatments? |
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| Early red stretch marks
can be improved with the pulsed dye laser. However, older
stretch marks show both whitening of the skin (hypopigmentation)
and thinning of the skin (atrophy). Although there is no treatment
for the atrophy, a new and innovative treatment technique
(the Xtrac laser and ReLume light source) has recently been
developed for the treatment of the white skin associated with
stretch marks. The laser emits short powerful pulses of ultraviolet
light that stimulate the pigment-producing cells of the skin
(melanocytes) to make melanin. The melanin results in a darkening
of the white stretch marks and brings the stretch mark skin
closer to the natural color of the surrounding skin. By decreasing
the whiteness of the stretch marks and making the skin color
more normal, the stretch marks become much less noticeable. |
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| Although many “over-the-counter”
remedies claim to remove or improve stretch marks, only the
Xtrac laser and ReLume light source have been shown in clinical
studies to improve the appearance of mature white stretch
marks. Therefore, it is the only proven, FDA approved, treatment
available for this common problem. |
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Is There Pain With Laser Treatment
Of Stretch Marks? |
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| There is no pain from the
procedure. The most the patient feels is a slightly warm sensation.
Over the first 24-48 hours, the skin in the treated area may
turn a light pink as with a mild sunburn. The skin will then
gradually darken after multiple treatments. There is no bleeding
and no open wound so band-aids and other dressings are usually
not needed. |
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What Are Expected Results? |
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| It is important to remember
that laser treatment of stretch marks does not make the skin
look completely normal. The treatment makes the marks appear
less noticeable but they are still present. Some patients
have greater improvement than others. At present, it is impossible
to predict what the exact degree of improvement will be for
any given patient with stretch marks. However, virtually all
patients show some degree of improvement in stretch marks
that were untreatable in the past. |
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How Do I Get Started? |
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Dr. Goldberg and his staff
will be happy to discuss this procedure with you. Please feel
free to call for a private consultation or Schedule
an appointment online @ one of our offices. |
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