How to get rid of stretch marks

During the course of life, a person can be affected by numerous skin issues. These can have a variable effect on a person’s overall appearance. Some of them are barely noticeable while others can have a damaging effect. One of the names on this list is stretch marks.

These are linear scars that fade over a period of time but their appearance never quite goes away. These are formed when the skin is over stretched and the dermis tears, leaving these scars. In order to get rid of stretch marks, there are numerous treatments available.

Much like the rest of the world, the demand for stretch mark treatments is quite high here in the Gulf States as well. Skincare facilities like Dubai laser Treatments are offering the treatment at all their locations in the port city of Dubai.

Let’s take a closer look at the problem as well as the treatments available to better understand.

Causes of stretch marks

Stretch marks are caused by overstretching of the skin. Once the skin is stretched a certain point, the dermis tears and the stretch marks are caused. These are red and purplish in color. Sudden weight gain and pregnancy are the most common reasons behind the formation of stretch marks. The imbalance of hormones also plays its part in the damage of collagen in the skin and the appearance of stretch marks.

How to avoid stretch marks

Stretch marks can be avoided to some extent. The best way to do this is to ensure that you do not gain weight too suddenly. Also try to moisturize your skin so that the dermis does not tear easily. Also keep the hormonal levels in check so that they do not aid the appearance of stretch marks.

Treatments for stretch marks

There are a number of useful treatments that can completely remove stretch marks. Let’s take a look at them.

Laser skin resurfacing

Fractional CO2 is used for the purpose of skin resurfacing and in the process removing the stretch marks. The laser makes tiny holes in the area where the stretch marks are present. As new skin is formed, healthier one replaces it. The level of collagen and elastin are also boosted as a results which leads to firmer and healthier skin.

The treatment needs to be performed a few times to achieve the intended outcome. Topical anesthetics are usually applied prior to the treatment to numb down any sensations of pain. Side effects are mostly mild and there is no downtime with this treatment.

Microdermabrasion

A handheld device is used to spray tiny crystals on the skin in order to exfoliate it. The damaged skin crusts away and is replaced with healthier one over a period of few days. The treatment also boosts the level of collagen produced in the skin which adds to the overall appearance of the skin.

Topical anesthetics are applied prior to the start of the treatment for the purpose of tackling with the slight pain from the treatment. Side effects are negligible and there is no downtime whatsoever with the treatment. Microdermabrasion has to be repeated a few times in order to get the desired outcome and fully remove the stretch marks.

Chemical peels

The peels are applied to the skin where the marks are present. These acidic solutions resurface the skin and allow the damaged top layer to be replaced with healthier skin. Collagen levels also get a kick up which helps the problem correction even further.

The strengths of the peels vary and a professional should apply them as per your requirement. Usually local or topical anesthetics are administered prior to the treatment. Side effects and downtime, if any, vary with the strength of the peels.

Dermapen

The treatment uses microneedling techniques for the purpose of destroying the damaged skin tissue and replaced it with healthy skin with the help of micro injuries. Multiple micro needles are deployed and retracted in a blink of an eye. The pace of this action as well as the depth is controlled to get the desired outcome. It also helps in boosting the collagen level in the skin.

Treatment sessions only last for a few minutes and much like the rest of the noninvasive treatments, it needs to be repeated multiple times to fully correct the stretch marks treatments in dubai. The treatment is usually performed after the application of topical anesthetics. Side effects are next to nothing and there is no downtime after the treatment.