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Stretch Mark Treatment

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Estimated Price Range (per session)

PKR 10,000–40,000

Prices vary by clinic, technique, and case. Always request a written quote.

What Is It?

Stretch marks (striae) are scars in the dermis caused by rapid skin stretching during growth, pregnancy, or significant weight change. Recent red/purple stretch marks (striae rubrae) respond better to treatment than mature white ones (striae albae). No treatment fully eliminates stretch marks, but appearance can be significantly improved.

How It Works

Treatment options include fractional CO2 laser (most effective), RF microneedling (safer for darker skin), chemical peels, microneedling, and topical retinoids. Fractional laser creates channels in the scar tissue, stimulating new collagen within the stretch mark. Red stretch marks respond particularly well because the vasculature is still active.

Realistic Results

A 40–70% improvement in the appearance of stretch marks is achievable with consistent treatment. Red stretch marks improve more rapidly. Mature white marks improve in texture but complete colour normalisation is not always possible.

Recovery

Fractional laser: 5–7 days of redness and mild crusting. RF microneedling: 2–3 days of redness. Topical: no downtime.

Risks & Complications

  • !PIH in darker skin types after laser treatment
  • !Burns if laser settings are too aggressive
  • !Minimal improvement from topical treatments alone for established stretch marks

Red Flags — Choose a Clinic Safely

  • ⚑Provider promises complete elimination of stretch marks
  • ⚑Fractional laser used on dark skin without adjusted settings or test patch
  • ⚑Very new stretch marks treated aggressively without trialling topical treatment first

Questions to Ask Before Booking

  • Are my stretch marks red or white, and how does that affect treatment response?
  • Which modality do you recommend for my skin type and stretch mark stage?
  • How many sessions will I need?
  • What can I realistically expect in terms of improvement percentage?
  • Is topical retinoid treatment something I should use between sessions?

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