Dear Michelle, No laser, including the Fraxel® laser has yet been shown to effectively remove stretch marks in the skin. While lasers can lighten the color of skin stretch marks, and increase the production of collagen in the dermis to possibly reduce the depth of the stretch mark, the results to my eye are not [...]

Dear Ann, Thank you for your excellent questions. I will answer the first question about Thermage® in this posting and answer the second question about “home microdermabrasion kits in a second posting. Thermage® is a high tech facial rejuvenation macine which uses a radiofrequency wave to heat the deep layers of the skin. Theoretically when [...]

Dear Millie, Thank you for your question. Acne is a concern to all teen and preteen children. Early intervention and control of acne is very important. If acne goes untreated and is allowed to progress permanent scarring can result. Once permanent scars develop they can never be totally removed, a lifelong distraction for many people. [...]

Dear Karen, Thank you for your question. The short answer is that there are no satisfactory easy, non-surgical solutions for stretch marks in any skin type, African American, Caucasian, Asian, or other. Stretch marks are caused by disruption and damage to the collagen in the dermis of the skin, the layer just beneath the outer [...]