Infrared treatments from lightwave slowly rebuild stretch marks from the inside. Simliar to laser the energy of the infrared is stimulating the collagen to remodel. It requires 10 twenty minute sessions once or twice a week. There is no pain or any discomfort and the tissue slowly rebuilds once stimultated. The effect becomes more apparent over a period of weeks after the infrared series is completed. It also tightens skin on the the abodomen without any risk. It has been used on all colors of skin with success. The manufactuers website at www.mylightwave.com has before and after photos. The cost is less expensive than laser treatments at 100 per session for a total of 1,000. Another approach to stretch marks is carboxytherapy which bubbles small amounts of filtered carbon dioxide into the stretch mark to stimluate the tissue to rebuild . in 15 minute sessions there is a mild stretching sensation as the tissue is stimulated to remodel. This treatment is done over a series of 4-8 sessions. It has been used in South America for years with success. It is also being used to improve the appearance of cellulite and to lighen dark circles under the eyes.