I see a lot of client's on a daily basis and one of the most frequent questions I get asked is;
'Is there anything I can do for my stretch marks?'
This is a difficult one to answer.
It depends on how old the stretch marks are, how severe they are and where they are located on the body.
Stretch marks are often the result of the rapid stretching of the skin associated with rapid growth or rapid weight changes.
Stretch marks may also be influenced by hormonal changes associated with puberty, pregnancy, bodybuilding, hormone replacement therapy, etc.
Stretch marks formed during pregnancy, usually during the last trimester, and usually on the belly, but also commonly occurring on the breasts, thighs, hips, lower back and buttocks.
They first appear as reddish or purple lines, but tend to gradually fade to a lighter range.
The affected areas appear empty and are soft to the touch.
Stretch marks occur in the dermis, the resilient middle layer that helps the skin retain its shape.
No stretch marks will form as long as there is support within the dermis.
Stretching plays more of a role in where the marks occur and in what direction they run. Stretching alone is not the cause.
Stretch marks can appear anywhere on the body, but are most likely to appear in places where larger amounts of fat are stored.
Most common places are the abdomen (especially near the navel), breasts, upper arms, underarms, back, thighs (both inner and outer), hips, and buttocks.
They pose no health risk, it is purely for cosmetic reasons that people seek treatment for stretch marks.
Treatment for Stretch Marks:
'Is there anything I can do for my stretch marks?'
This is a difficult one to answer.
It depends on how old the stretch marks are, how severe they are and where they are located on the body.
Stretch marks are often the result of the rapid stretching of the skin associated with rapid growth or rapid weight changes.
Stretch marks may also be influenced by hormonal changes associated with puberty, pregnancy, bodybuilding, hormone replacement therapy, etc.
Stretch marks formed during pregnancy, usually during the last trimester, and usually on the belly, but also commonly occurring on the breasts, thighs, hips, lower back and buttocks.
They first appear as reddish or purple lines, but tend to gradually fade to a lighter range.
The affected areas appear empty and are soft to the touch.
Stretch marks occur in the dermis, the resilient middle layer that helps the skin retain its shape.
No stretch marks will form as long as there is support within the dermis.
Stretching plays more of a role in where the marks occur and in what direction they run. Stretching alone is not the cause.
Stretch marks can appear anywhere on the body, but are most likely to appear in places where larger amounts of fat are stored.
Most common places are the abdomen (especially near the navel), breasts, upper arms, underarms, back, thighs (both inner and outer), hips, and buttocks.
They pose no health risk, it is purely for cosmetic reasons that people seek treatment for stretch marks.
Treatment for Stretch Marks:
Dermadart is the next generation in skin needling.
Medical skin needling is an effective way to stimulate collagen to form in the skin, which is what is required in areas affected by stretch marks.
The results are softer, smoother more elastic skin.
The dermadart utilises very fine, sterile needles to penetrate the skin.
The skin is stimulated to repair the "injury" & new collagen is produced.
The skin is stimulated to repair the "injury" & new collagen is produced.
The results are gradually apparent over the next few weeks after your treatments.
Several treatments at 6-8 week intervals are recommended for the best results.
Several treatments at 6-8 week intervals are recommended for the best results.
You may have seen my post on Skin Needling;
This is a similar concept but it is much better in terms of customising the treatment for individual needs.
With the standard roller you choose your needle dept and the same dept is used over each area of the face / body.
With the dermadart we can choose different needle depths for different areas, ie. the forehead would need a shallow dept like a .02mm needle or .05mm where as the cheeks can take a much deeper needle like a 1mm or 1.5mm.
We also have a 2mm needle which is great on scars or patches of pigmentation.
We also have a 2mm needle which is great on scars or patches of pigmentation.
The device operates at a variety of speeds which are fully adjustable to address the unique needs of every patient.
I recently performed a treatment on my legs.
I have old residual stretch marks on the inside of my legs from my early teens.
They are the bane of my life, and unfortunately, that of most women.
They are the bane of my life, and unfortunately, that of most women.
This area has been deprived of any major circulation and blood supply for years due to the damage caused by the stretch marks.
The aim is to create injury so the tissue starts to repair itself with more collagen.
With pinpoint bleeding in the area the skin will benefit from it's own natural growth factors.
I used a 2mm needle depth with no anesthetic on the area.
I have added a video demonstrating the treatment but unfortunately I don't think it can be viewed from mobiles or tablets.
If you cannot view the video from here click below and watch the video on my Instagram page;
Because the skin is much thicker and juicier on the legs, I didn't feel the need for anesthetic, but I do have a good pain threshold.
We use Medik8 Growth Factor to glide the dart over the skin.
Growth factor is particularly useful at reversing the signs of ageing.
Epidermal Growth Factors have been proven to increase the number of epidermal cells and the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid to smooth lines and wrinkles, increase skin tone and refine skin texture.
This makes it great for use on old stretch marks.
It stimulates the growth of fibroblast cells (responsible for collagen and elastin production), helps the natural wound healing process, refines skin texture and adds radiance to the skin.
My results
After one treatment, performed six weeks ago.
I can already see a huge difference.
I am hoping to do my second treatment in the next week so I will post my results in six weeks time.
Most of the women get susceptible to stretch marks during pregnancy. As the baby grows your tummy expands and elastic tissues of the skin tear and stretch marks appear on the surface. Now a days western dresses are in vogue but you need a very clean skin if feel like putting them on. An Indian girl looks very beautiful when she is dressed up in her proper Indian attire (i.e. sari); for this her tummy is to be exposed. She feels very embarrassed for having stretch marks easily noticeable to others. To cure these stretch marks, new creams are getting launched in the market to diminish them and prevent their future occurrence. If you don’t get them in your home town, you can have them through online booking. So there is no need to lose confidence and sacrifice your favourite outfits.
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Most of the women get susceptible to stretch marks during pregnancy. As the baby grows your tummy expands and elastic tissues of the skin tear and stretch marks appear on the surface. Now a days western dresses are in vogue but you need a very clean skin if feel like putting them on. An Indian girl looks very beautiful when she is dressed up in her proper Indian attire (i.e. sari); for this her tummy is to be exposed. She feels very embarrassed for having stretch marks easily noticeable to others. To cure these stretch marks, new creams are getting launched in the market to diminish them and prevent their future occurrence. If you don’t get them in your home town, you can have them through online booking. So there is no need to lose confidence and sacrifice your favourite outfits.
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