Stretch marks (or Striae as they are called in dermatology) are forms of scarring on your skin. They are caused by tearing of the dermis. Over time they may diminish, but they will not disappear completely. Stretch marks are often the result of the rapid stretching of your skin associated with rapid growth (common in puberty) or weight gain (e.g. pregnancy or muscle building) that overcomes the dermis’s elasticity.
What treatment can help you in this area?
The best option to treat stretch marks is a combination of PRP and Micro-needling. This combination supports healing and rejuvenation in the underlying dermis as well as treating the superficial component of the skin. With repeat treatments we are able to thicken, tighten and stimulate new collagen and elastin – improving the elasticity of the skin, its appearance and the way it adheres to your body.
Micro-needling
The technique of medical micro-needling has been shown to increase the remodelling of the skin. By using multiple needles that pierce the skin, activating the body’s own healing process, micro-needling enhances rejuvenation results. Micro-needling is great for tightening and toning skin, reducing acne, ice pick and chicken pox scarring, stretch marks, wrinkles and fine lines, treating alopecia and reducing the dimpling effect of cellulite.
PRP – Platelet Rich Plasma
PRP is a procedure that involves taking a blood sample, concentrating the platelets from that sample and reinjecting the platelets back into the body to assist healing and regenerate tissue. It can assist in the reduction of stretch marks.
What else causes Stretch Marks?
Stretch marks may also be influenced by your hormonal changes associated with puberty, pregnancy, muscle building, and are generally associated with pregnancy and excess weight.
While applying creams can support skin moisture it is the health and quality of the dermis that changes its appearance – as in stretch marks. To reverse stretch marks we go further than just skin deep. A combination of PRP and Microneedling, will get you a fantastic long-lasting result.
If you are a little squeamish about needles and rolling techniques, please be assured they are completed under local anesthesia and our primary goal is to ensure your comfort and that your experience is a pleasant one.