Why do we get stretch marks? Can stretch marks be treated permanently? What are the treatments available for stretch marks?

 

Stretch marks are a common problem for both men and women. They are not a serious medical condition but many want to remove them for cosmetic reasons. Stretch marks are bands of parallel lines which are long, thinned and rippled caused due to stretching of the skin's connective tissue. These lines are of different colour and texture than your normal skin. They occur when the skin is pulled by rapid growth or stretching beyond normal limits. Such stretching can result due to many factors like growth spurts, body changes, rapid weight loss or gain as might normally happen during adolescence, corticosteroids, breast implant surgery, genetics, chronic diseases, fluctuating hormone level, extreme muscle building, higher levels of steroid hormones in the body, as a result of frequent weight fluctuations or pregnancy. Up to 80% of the women get stretch marks during pregnancy.



Stretch marks can affect people of nearly all ages and all skin types. It is associated with body’s shape and appearance and can affect many areas of the body like thighs, waist, hips, breasts, lower back, legs, arms, stomach, shoulders and buttocks. They appear red, pink, purple, reddish brown or dark brown initially and will turn silvery white or glossy over a period of time. Early stretch marks may feel slightly raised and can be itchy. Timely treatment can reduce this itching sensation. Stretch marks are stubborn and are not painful but they tend to have an effect on ones confidence and self esteem.

Stretch marks can be treated effectively and one needs to understand that no single treatment works for everyone. Pregnant women should consult their respective doctors before undergoing any form of treatment for stretch mark removal. It is advised that one should choose their cosmetic dermatologist carefully before opting for treatment. A mishandled treatment can cause some serious damage issues to the skin.

The best clinically proven treatment for stretch marks are available at Anoo’s, where the dermatologist would suggest the suitable treatment for you depending upon various factors like age, health and how long you have had the stretch marks, in order to give you the improved skin appearance. They provide comfortable treatment sessions for both men and women with minimal downtime. The treatment procedures at Anoo’s are:  

·         Advanced Antioxidant Therapy - Microdermabrasion,

·         Derma Roller Rx / Collagen Induction Therapy,

·         PRP,

·         Deep Chemical Exfoliations,

·         Laser Rx,

·         Deep Skin Therapy

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