Stretch Marks

Causes of Stretch Marks

Stretch marks sometimes appear when you rapidly gain or lose weight. Teenagers may also notice stretch marks after a sudden growth spurt.Stretch marks affect many men and women. Whether it's due to weight fluctuations, pregnancy, family history, or even some medications and medical conditions, stretch marks can often leave a person feeling self-conscious or embarrassed to show off certain areas of their body.

While stretch marks are harmless, there are a variety of ways to reduce the appearance of stretch marks for smooth-looking skin.

Treatments for Stretch Marks

Morpheus8 - Radio Frequency requires no incisions, so patients do not suffer from bruising, bleeding, or lengthy recovery periods. This method of mono polar radio frequency heats the collagen under the surface of the skin, causing the collagen to contract, thus tightening facial skin and loose skin on the neck, arms, and body.

Micronedling-Microneedling creates a controlled injury to the skin causing your bodies cells to stimulate collagen. This process causes a tightening to the skin giving your elasticity significant improvement.

Hyperdilute Radiesse (CaHA), Microneedling, and Topical Ascorbic Acid -Diluted CaHA, microneedling, and topical ascorbic acid can each increase collagen production in the skin. The results show that combining these procedures is a safe and effective treatment for both red and white striae.