Stretchmark reduction

Striae, also known as Stretch Marks, are lines or streaks on the skin that occur when the inner skin layer is stretched thin and loses its elasticity. Depending on the age, they can be pink, purple, or white (depending on age). Stretch marks appear when the skin stretches, and there aren’t enough new cells to sustain the stretched skin. The most commonly affected areas are the breasts, thighs, stomach, hips and back. Stretch marks come about directly from the skin getting stretched due to rapid growth, such as during puberty, or weight gain, as seen during pregnancy.

Although the skin has a fair degree of elasticity, such stretching is bound to leave prominent marks. Many pregnant women, in particular, experience stretch marks in different areas, especially in the latter half of their terms. Usually, these marks fade over time, and several treatments can help.

For removing stretch marks, laser therapy, micro-needling, plasma therapy, and chemical peel treatments are available and depending on the severity of stretch marks, your Consultant will recommend the treatment.