Stretch marks are caused because of rapid stretching of skin that results into scars and discoloration of skin. There are many reasons which can lead to stretch marks such as rapid weight reduction, quick weight gain, excessive exercise, steroids, pregnancy, hormonal changes, puberty etc. Millions of women and men have stretch marks for various reasons. Stretch marks, also known as striae, are a form of scarring on the skin with an off- color hue. Tearing of the dermis results into stretch marks.
Here at Oswal Skin Clinic we provide preventive as well as therapeutic interventions for scar treatments.
Striae, or “stretch marks”, start as reddish or purple lesions, which can show up anywhere on the body, but are most likely to appear in places where huge amounts of fat are stored; the most common places are the abdomen (especially near the navel), breasts, upper arms, underarms, back, thighs (both inner and outer), hips, and buttocks. After some time, they tend to atrophy and lose pigmentation. The affected areas appear empty, and are gentle to the touch.
Stretch marks occur in the dermis, the resilient middle tissue layer that aids the skin retain its shape. No stretch marks will form as long as there is support within the dermis. They can (but do not always) cause a burning and tingling sensation, as well as emotional distress. They pose no health risk because of them, and your body can still function normally and repair itself, however, they are often considered a cosmetic nuisance. Some of the treatment include medical management and procedure like collagen induction therapy and lasers.
- Collagen induction therapy/ microneedling /Dermapen – Various micropores are created in the skin and with the help of growth factors/various serums , new remodeled skin is created.
- Scar Treatment Laser – Here at Dr Oswal’s skin clinic we utilize Fractional CO2 lasers which have the best results for Scar remodelling
