Stretch Mark Status Update

Hello Friends!

As some of you may (or may not) know I am in the midst of laser treatments to 'erase' stretch marks. Those little 'cat scratches' that came about as a result of two pregnancies, one of them resulting in a 10 pound baby!

Kathryn and Karen at Advantage Body Clinic in Kelowna have been taking very good care of me.

If you have any questions about the treatment give them a call.

778-478-0378

The treatment itself involves some minor discomfort, but the after burn that comes once you're out the door can take your breath away! You know what they say, though...no pain, no gain!

I have noticed that there is less redness and the stretch marks are already less pronounced. They lay flat, in line with the healthy skin.

Pictures always tell the best story though, so here they are...

Before Treatment

After three weeks (prior to treatment #2)

After six weeks (prior to treatment #3)

Now about the after burn...it's intense...

Post Treatment #1

...but fortunately short lived.

I find there is some mild swelling, almost like bloating for 3-5 days following treatment, then it moves into that 'itchy' healing stage for about 2 days before returning to normal (just in time for the next treatment!)

So I'm halfway through the process, as with anything results never seem to come as fast as we want them...but if the promotional pictures are to be believed, I'm in for a smooth tummy this summer! Stay tuned....

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