A novel treatment of Striae distensae with pneumatic injection of hyaluronic acid

Abstract

Treatment of striae distensae or stretch marks can present a therapeutic challenge as many modali-ties are partially effective. The present report indicates that pneumatic injection of hyaluronic acid with a jet volumetric remodeling (JVR) system is a well-tolerated and effective therapy for striae. In this series, three sites (left and right breasts, and abdomen) in two patients were treated – two sessions were performed 8 weeks apart. Improvement of striae was noted as early as 2 months af-ter the first session. Clinical assessment with a validated scar scale showed a 45.71% improvement at 6 months and 42.88% at 15 months post-procedure. Patients were satisfied with the results.