Stretch marks are permanent scars on the skin that appear immediately after shrinking or stretching the skin due to tearing. These can be observed in the form of coloured streaks or lines, but their appearance does not indicate an underlying health issue. The newly formed stretch marks are often red or purple coloured. But over time, they gradually become white or silver-coloured. The sudden change in the skin firmness leads to the rupture of collagen and elastin fibres. When the skin heals from this wear and tear, most individuals experience stretch marks.
This skin condition is not found among all people but may be present in people that have fluctuation in hormone levels in pregnancy or at the time of puberty (due to growth spurts). It can also develop because of quick weight gain or loss or due to rapid muscle growth during strenuous exercise or gym training.
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A skin doctor can determine the major cause responsible for the formation of stretch marks on the skin.
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Stretch marks can be diminished in appearance by certain treatments that are performed by dermatologists. To get desirable results, a combination of procedures may be followed. Some of them are described below:
Microneedling- It is a collagen induction therapy wherein tiny microneedles are administered into the white stretch marks, thereby penetrating deep within the dermis. The dermis is the middle skin layer wherein stretch marks are formed. This results in the puncturing of the superficial skin layer that traumatizes the skin and leaves behind wounded skin. As a result, the body naturally stimulates its wound healing process by producing new collagen and elastin fibres. The treatment causes the formation of new skin with enhanced texture and firmness.
Growth factor injections- In this treatment, growth factors are extracted from the blood-derived by centrifugation of the blood drawn from the patient’s arms. It contains blood-clotting proteins and growth factors. The growth factors are taken in injection and administered into the properly cleansed stretch marks. The injured skin gets healed naturally by stimulating collagen synthesis and producing more healthy skin cells. The micro needling and growth factor treatment are often combined for the best results.
Laser therapy- In this treatment process, the light of a specific wavelength is focused on the target skin area. It successfully removes white/grey stretch marks by causing thermal damage. The method is commonly used to trigger the regeneration of skin cells by activating melanin pigment production. This results in the blending of the stretch marks with the normal skin tone. Fractional lasers are considered first-line treatment for stretch mark reduction. The treatment is well tolerated and has minimal downtime.
Fractional Microneedle Radiofrequency technology is also available at Dr Kandhari’s Skin and Dental Clinic that has the ability to penetrate the deeper skin layers and remodel the stretch marks appearance. A combination of TCA peel with laser treatment is also performed at Dr Kandhari’s Skin and Dental Clinic to remove deeper and old stretch marks.
Consult Dr. Rajat Kandhari, the Best Skin Specialist Doctor in Delhi, to get healthy stretch marks-free skin.
