Stretch Mark Treatment

What are Stretch Marks?

A stretch mark is a type of scar that develops due to the stretching of the skin or shrinking. It is hard to avoid stretch marks, and they usually appear on your stomach, breasts, hips, butt, and thighs. They are also called striae. Stretch marks occur as a result of rapid growth in the body, such as weight gain, pregnancy, breast implant surgery, or bodybuilding. Other causes can include Marfan Syndrome (a genetic disease that causes weak skin fibers and leads to unusual growth) and Cushing's Syndrome. Collagen, a protein that makes your skin elastic, is essential for preventing stretch marks. If your skin lacks enough collagen, stretch marks can appear.

Symptoms:

• Stretch marks appear as indented lines on your abdomen, buttocks, hips, breasts, and other body parts.
• They can cover a larger area of the body.
• Stretch marks during pregnancy often appear as purple, blue, red, pink, or black streaks on the body.

Treatment:

While stretch marks are generally permanent and can dull your skin's appearance, there are treatment options available to make them less noticeable.

Medical Treatments for Stretch Marks:

There are natural remedies like Vitamin A, Hyaluronic acid, Centella, Aloe Vera that are proven to be helpful, but medical treatment can offer faster and better results.

1. Laser Therapy: Laser therapy is one of the trusted ways to fade stretch marks. It increases collagen production in your skin, helping stretch marks to fade and blend. Multiple sessions may be required to see visible results.
2. Microneedling: This treatment involves creating tiny pricks on your skin to activate the skin’s healing function. It improves skin tone and stimulates collagen and elastin production, making the skin tighter.
3. Microdermabrasion: Microdermabrasion involves scrubbing the skin with an abrasive substance to remove dead skin cells and heal stretch marks. It reduces the severity of marks by promoting exfoliation.
4. Radiofrequency Therapy: Energy waves are sent into the skin to stimulate collagen production, resulting in firmer skin. Combining radiofrequency therapy with microneedling enhances collagen stimulation in deeper skin layers.
5. Chemical Peel: Acids such as glycolic acid are applied to the skin surface in chemical peel treatment. Peels provide deep exfoliation and promote collagen production.

Consult our doctor to determine the best treatment method depending on your skin condition.