New stretch marks which still have a red hue to them, and the reticular type commonly seen after pregnancy, are the easiest types to treat. Older stretch marks, most often found on the abdomen, hips and arms are the most difficult to treat. Dark pigmented skin can also make treatment more challenging. In June 1998, Dr. Bitter Sr. demonstrated the successful treatment of this condition on national syndicated TV with Dr. Dean Edell. Whether these stretch marks are on the chest, underarms, abdomen, hips or thighs, they can usually be improved in one to three painless treatments.
Treatment can last from a few minutes to one hour depending on the size of the affected area.