The ReLume^TM Phototherapy system is a unique, light-based therapy that improves the appearance of mature stretch marks by restoring the lost pigment in the affected skin.

Almost everyone has stretch marks. Unfortunately, no one likes the way they look — even if they’re a "badge of honor" for women who’ve survived pregnancy, or a telltale sign of an adolescent growth spurt. Considerable energy has been invested in efforts to get rid of stretch marks, with less than satisfactory results. Topical creams, the most popular conventional treatment, have left most people wondering, "Why did I bother in the first place?"

There are two basic varieties of stretch marks: white and red. Older, mature stretch marks are commonly white or silver-colored; newer stretch marks tend to be reddish or purple in color. Light-based technologies are now available to treat both types of stretch marks non-invasively, allowing them to gently fade into memory — where most people think they belong.

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