Stretch mark removal
Stretch mark removal skin#
Since the underlying cause of the Stretch Marks lies in the inner layers of the skins and the scar tissues formed there, Stretch Marks can be difficult to treat and remove by conventional methods and skin creams acting on the surface alone. Protecting the skin from environmental damage and improving its health by various rejuvenating treatments can be effective preventive measures. It is important to remember that a healthy and firm skin with adequate collagen and elastin support network is often able to demonstrate more resistance against the stretching forces, and hence it can be less prone to develop Stretch Marks. Any conditions associated with rapid stretching of the skin – for example, rapid changes in weight – as well as hormonal changes and genetic factors all can result in Stretch Marks or make them worse.
The conditions causing Stretch Marks are commonly seen in pregnancy as the body (and the skin) is trying to quickly adapt to the growing size of the uterus particularly during the final months of pregnancy, but Stretch Marks can occur in anyone and in the absence of pregnancy. Stretch Marks are caused when the skin undergoes too much stretching during a relatively short period of time, resulting in microscopic tears in the dermis, which are subsequently “repaired” by the scar tissue, leaving behind the visible streaks. Dermis is the middle layer of the skin which is primarily formed of connective tissue and it is rich in collagen, elastin, and other components of extra-cellular matrix that support the skin tightness and make it resilient against being stretched and torn apart. Stretch Marks are essentially scars formed in the dermis of the skin. They are usually pink, purple or red in the beginning, but their coloring usually become lighter and grayer as time passes, although the usually do not completely fade away. Stretch Marks or Striae are indented discolored streaks on skin that can appear anywhere on the body, namely the abdomen, flanks, back, hips, buttocks, thighs, arms, underarms, and breasts. Laser Skin Resurfacing (MicroLaser Peel).