Stretch Mark Removal

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Research Promising for Stretch Mark Removal; Laser Procedure is World's First Successful Treatment for Stretch Marks

NEW YORK, April 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Promising clinical research using the

excimer laser is underway for the repigmentation of aged, white, disfiguring

stretch marks. The study, conducted by J. Goldberg, M.D., Director of

Laser Research in the Department of Dermatology at NYC's Mount Sinai School of

Medicine, may solve one of the most common cosmetic problems among women.

This is the first-ever treatment able to improve the look of old stretch

marks. The procedure can also improve white scars resulting from face lifts.

Mount Sinai is the only medical center in the world involved in this study.

The study was released today at the annual meeting of the American Society

for Laser Medicine and Surgery being held in Atlanta.

The research follows the progress of 10 subjects treated for stretch marks

at weekly intervals over five weeks. The results show the treatments

repigment stretch marks, making them less noticeable. Stretch marks commonly

occur from pregnancy and substantial weight gain, when the skin is stretched

beyond its elastic limits and actually thins out. This thinned out skin

initially appears red from inflammation but eventually turns white, leaving a

mature stretch scar.

"The excimer laser targets the pigment cells in the white scar and causes

them to produce more pigment, thereby improving the quality of the scar's

color," said Dr. Goldberg. "The results look very promising. Stretch marks

are one of the biggest concerns I hear among women, but overweight men are

also susceptible. Skin laser procedures can remove everything from tattoos to

birth marks to age spots and wrinkles. Now stretch marks can be added to the

list of treatable skin flaws."

The study results will be submitted for publication after the annual

meeting of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery being held in

Atlanta April 11-14. The excimer laser is manufactured by Photomedex and is

currently used for treating psoriasis and vitiligo. Treatments are expected

to run between $250-$750/session with 3-10 sessions required.

J. Goldberg, M.D. is director of Laser Research in the department of

Dermatology at the Mt. Sinai School of Medicine and maintains three offices in

Manhattan and New Jersey, the Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of New York &

New Jersey ( http://www.skinandlasers.com ). Dr. Goldberg is a Yale and

NYU-trained, Board-Certified Dermatologist who is recognized worldwide for his

work with skin lasers. In 1999, he was the first recipient of the prestigious

Leon Goldman, M.D. award, named after the founder of laser medicine and

surgery, and has been designated "One of the Top 10 Laser Surgeons in the

U.S." by Self Magazine. The Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of New York &

New Jersey, directed by Dr. Goldberg, has conducted pioneering FDA research on

the newest lasers. Dr. Goldberg is past president of the American Society for

Laser Medicine & Surgery, and is currently Director of both Laser Research and

MOHS Surgery at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine. He is also on faculty at

Fordham University School of Law.

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SOURCE J. Goldberg, M.D.Web Site: http://www.skinandlasers.com

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Stretch Marks will also go away if treated with 'Mederma' massages, and taking enough Vitamine E!

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