How to Treat Stretch Marks with SMARTJuvium

June 17, 2022

How to Treat Stretch Marks with SMARTJuvium

A woman is holding a baby on her stomach.

Over the years, many of us develop stretch marks for a number of reasons - weight gain, muscle gain, pregnancy or puberty, just to name a few. 


What Are Stretch Marks?

Stretch marks, also called striae, are indented streaks that appear on our bodies. They usually develop on the abdomen, buttocks, thighs and arms. Both men and women can develop stretch marks, but they are more common in women, with 8 out of 10 women developing them during pregnancy. These long, narrow streaks or scars occur when the skin is stretched too quickly, and while they often fade with time, they can leave those affected to seek treatment.


Can Stretch Marks Be Treated?

There are many lotions, creams and oils on the market that claim to help the appearance of stretch marks. However, when a study compared those receiving topical treatments containing active ingredients, to a group receiving a preparation containing no active ingredients and another group receiving no treatment at all, there was no statistically significant difference shown between the three groups. This suggests that these treatment options do not enhance or speed up the healing process of stretch marks.


However,
SMARTJuvium fractional laser resurfacing technology offers an effective solution. 


What Is SMARTJuvium and How Can It Help Treat Stretch Marks?

SMARTJuvium is a state-of-the-art, medical-grade laser platform, using FDA-approved technology to achieve dramatic improvement in skin condition, structure and appearance. 


Since stretch marks disrupt the natural production of collagen, SMARTJuvium not only helps to restart that production but will also help repair the damaged connective tissue in the dermis that creates the stretch mark. 


SMARTJuvium is a non-invasive treatment that produces measurable results without the issues associated with aggressive CO2 lasers. With minimal downtime and virtually pain-free results, SMARTJuvium represents a breakthrough in treatment delivery for clinics.


How Does SMARTJuvium Work?

SMARTJuvium incorporates the principle of photothermolysis, whereby laser energy is absorbed by water molecules, producing heat and controlled trauma within the target area. 


The fractional technology delivers thousands of Microscopic Thermal Zones to less than 10% of a targeted area, creating thousands of Microscopic Thermal Zones in the skin. This stimulates repair, collagen production, skin remodelling and regeneration of the whole area, whilst leaving the stratum corneum relatively intact with little to no downtime.

Start offering your clients an effective, proven, non-invasive treatment for stretch marks with SMARTJuvium: The ultimate in skin regeneration, rejuvenation and collagen remodelling.

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