Stretch marks are caused by overstretching tissue (e.g. through pregnancy, heavy weight gain, large breasts and bodybuilding). Tears occur in the dermis as a result of weakness in the connective tissue and after initial discolouration, they form white scars. Although these scars cannot be completely removed, they can often be significantly reduced, flattened or filled. There are various methods available for this such as acetic acid peels, microneedling or different laser methods. 

Treating stretch marks with microneedling

Unattractive stretch marks are a curse for many women. But most are unaware of how they can be effectively treated. Microneedling offers one good solution. The treatment largely removes these unsightly marks. And here is how it works. The dermaroller is applied to the area to be treated. Tiny needles enter the skin to a depth of 1.5 to 2 mm. They make small holes in the epidermis, the topmost layer of skin. The skin tries to repair these small "injuries" as quickly as possible and in the process it produces valuable collagen. The result is that the stretch marks are minimised or even disappear completely. 

Treating stretch marks with a fractional laser

Stretch marks are stubborn and cannot be easily treated. However, with fractional laser technology, it is possible to achieve a visible reduction in these stubborn marks. In this modern procedure, laser pulses perform ablation on microscopically small dots reaching deep into the skin. The majority of the skin remains unaffected, however, and forms the point of departure for fast, sustainable healing. In this way, fresh tissue is created all over which refines the overall appearance of the skin as well as its texture and reduces the stretch marks on a lasting basis. Thanks to this grid-like pattern, the treatment time is also very short and effective. 

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