STRECH MARKS TREATMENT
A stretch mark is a type of scar that develops when our skin stretches or shrinks quickly. The abrupt change causes the collagen and elastin, which support our skin, to rupture. As the skin heals, stretch marks may appear.
Our expert doctor recommends to use the following procedures to make stretch marks less noticeable, but none of these can get rid of stretch marks:
- Chemical peel
- Laser therapy
- Microdermabrasion
- Radiofrequency
- Ultrasound
Treatment
Stretch marks don’t require treatment. They are harmless and often fade over time. Treatment can make them fade, but they may never completely disappear.
The following treatments are among those available to help improve the appearance and texture of stretch marks. None has been proved to be more consistently successful than the others.
Retinoid cream. Derived from vitamin A, retinoids — such as tretinoin (Retin-A, Renova, Avita) — that you apply to your skin may improve the appearance of stretch marks less than a few months old. Tretinoin, when it works, helps to rebuild a protein in the skin called collagen, making the stretch marks look more like your normal skin. Tretinoin can irritate your skin.
If you’re pregnant or nursing, talk with your health care provider about other treatment options, because possible side effects of retinoid cream may affect the baby.
- Light and laser therapies. A variety of light and laser therapies are available that might stimulate growth of collagen or promote elasticity. Your health care provider can help you determine which technique is right for you.
- Microneedling. This treatment involves a hand-held device with tiny needles that stimulate collagen growth. This technique has less risk of skin color changes than does laser therapy so is the preferred first approach for people with darker skin.
FAQs:-
No, stretch marks aren’t contagious. You can’t spread stretch marks through skin-to-skin contact.
In general, treating stretch marks is difficult. Treatment improves the appearance of stretch marks, but they may not go away completely. Addressing your stretch marks when they first appear yields the best results. Older, deep stretch marks may be more challenging to treat.
In general, stretch marks take between six and 12 months to fade. With treatment, they often fade faster.
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