Stretch marks – also called striae – are those red, purple, or white silvery lines that appear on skin as a result of the skin being stretched fairly rapidly.
They are harmless and are nothing to worry about, but many people don’t like the look of them.
When skin is stretched quickly, the collagen and elastin foundations of the skin can break, and that's when stretch marks appear. You may develop stretch marks at times of extreme body changes. These include -
If you don’t like the way your body looks with stretch marks, there are treatments available for you to help diminish the appearance of these striae. At Este, we offer -
Most stretch marks fade and diminish over time. They will become much less noticeable, but it can take a matter of years for this change to occur. You can help your skin to heal faster by staying hydrated, and/or applying specialist creams that include ingredients such as retinol, hyaluronic acid, coconut oil and silicone.
The best thing you can do to help avoid stretch marks is to eat healthily and maintain a regular weight. Of course, sometimes we don’t have control over these growth spurts – in puberty for instance – so, sadly, it’s not always feasible to avoid gaining stretch marks.
Stretch marks are incredibly common. It is estimated that around 50% - 90% of women have stretch marks, but it’s not uncommon for men to have them too. During puberty, girls may develop stretch marks on their breasts, thighs, hips or bum, while teenage boys could see them appear on their hips and/or lower back.
The final result can take up to 60 days post treatment (sometimes longer for darker skin types). Remember that you will require 2-3 sessions. Taking good care of the treated area can induce healing quicker.
Booking a consultation and appointment with Este Medical Group is easy, just contact us and what treatment you are interested in.
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