Stretch marks are skin fractures caused by excessive skin distention. It can be found during pregnancy, growing process, obesity, excessive muscle development, or even hormonal conditions like Cushing Syndrome. At first, they will have a pinkish red look, but will eventually change into a hypopigmented line.
These marks can be eliminated by specific treatments like laser and carboxytherapy; these improve the hypopigmented lines by making the color the same with the rest of the skin.
Here you have some of the most common questions related to Stretch marks
Is it true that once the Stretch marks turned white, they cannot be eliminated?
Pinkish red stretch marks are easier to treat because they are still in the healing phase and are not yet a scar. If the tissue is stimulated with the right treatment, they can have significant improvement.
Why is it more common in women?
- Women’s skin is thinner than men
- Weight changes in areas like hips, breasts, and abdominal area stimulate the appearance
- Hormonal changes can aggravate the problem
- You can find them also in men but are more evident in areas like arms and thighs
How can I avoid them?
- Avoid drastic weight changes that can lead to skin distention
- Don’t forget to apply constant moisturizer to reverse the appearance; however, hormonal changes and genetics can influence it.
Is there a topical product intended for this?
You can find moisturizers with the word anti-stretch marks on it; these can help you prevent the lines as long as you are using them. Also, make sure they contain ingredients like rosehip oil and Indian pennywort.
Which treatments can remove them?
- For new stretch marks: carboxytherapy plus mesotherapy with hyaluronic acid. Also, fractional laser and IPL can be used.
- Older marks: at least four sessions of fractional laser, this laser will produce microscopic burns in the area, and eventually, this will lead to more elastic dermis layer.
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