Stretch Marks

Why they appear & how to get rid of

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Stretch marks are caused by the over-stretching of the skin, tearing the skin, due to pregnancy or rapid weight gain.

Stretch marks appear as linear discoloured marks on the skin, similar to scarring. Are mostly found around the hips, breasts, stomach, buttocks and thighs and are caused by the over-stretching of the skin causing the skin to tear, allowing deeper layers of skin to show through. It may slowly diminish naturally over time but will not completely be reduced without laser treatment.

They are very common with both men and women, regardless of age. Approximately 8 out of 10 pregnant women will be affected due to the skin stretched past its capability to regenerate.

When stretch marks appear, they tend to be pink, red, purple, reddish-brown, depending on your skin color. They also may feel slightly itchy at their early stages. Moisturizing the skin may help to relieve the itchiness.

There are several ways/treatments to improve the appearance of stretch marks:

Laser procedures can resurface the skin, eliminating the appearance of the stretch marks to restore an even skin tone
Radiofrequency uses radio wave energy to create heat & trigger your body to make collagen
Microneedling – a way of stimulating your body’s healing processes
Chemical peels
Hyaluronic acid
Retinol

Treatments for Stretch Marks

Stretch Mark Removal

Stretch marks are a type of scar which develops when the underlying layer of skin, the dermis, is stretched beyond its normal tolerance. This leads to the fibres within your skin being severed, which in turn stops the production of collagen in this area resulting in white strips of scarring.

At Bodyvie, we offer integrated medical and aesthetic services to address your skin concerns. We treat stretch marks with the Youlase MT laser for safe and gradual stretch mark removal. The Youlase MT is an advanced laser that resurfaces the skin to restore an even skin tone and texture and reduce the appearance of stretch marks. Our team also provides personalised, high-quality consultations to ensure each treatment is tailored to your needs.

Stretch marks occur after pregnancy and rapid weight gain as the skin is stretched beyond its tolerance; the fibres of the skin tear and cannot produce collagen to help heal these scar-like marks.

SYMPTOMS of Stretch Marks

Indented streaks or lines on breasts, abdomen, hips & buttock
Pink, red, blue, purple or black streaks
Streaks covering large areas of the body
Bright streaks that fade to a lighter color

CAUSES of Stretch Marks

Being pregnant
Gaining & losing weight rapidly
Having a family history of stretch marks
Breast enlargement surgery
Use of cortisone
Rapid growth

Prevention of Stretch Marks

Careful weight management to avoid excess stretching and tearing of the skin
A diet high in nutrients and adequate hydration
Include vitamin C in your diet
Eat foods rich in zinc

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