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Round #4

Hello Friends,

This is another installment in my journey to be Stretch Mark Free!  Those stubborn little 'badges of honour' ha...whatever...they are annoying and I want them gone!

Readying myself for the 'discomfort'!

I've enlisted Kelowna's Advantage Body Clinic in my stretch mark assault. www.advantagebody.ca

I'm half way through treatment and things seem to be progressing nicely.  It's hard to see exactly what's going on using photos because the biggest, initial changes are in the texture of my skin.  Overall, it's tighter (a BIG BONUS!) and the stretch marks themselves are no longer raised.  They are still visible but I love that when I run my hand over my stomach I can't feel them.  So changes are happening...slowly...but patience is a virtue!



After three treatements...
 
Prior to first treatment...(better lighting)

Again, it's hard to portray in the photos, but I am encouraged.  Today was the 4th treatment...here's how it's done.
 
 
 
The 'light' is emitted through columns in this wand.  It's repeatedly stamped over the affected area.




The result is a pretty nasty 'sun burn' effect.  It only lasts a few hours, but here's hoping it's all worth it and the results will be 'bikini' worthy come summer!  I'm off to apply some more ice...wine helps too!!

Toby

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