How to Remove & Get Rid of Stretch Marks?

Stretch Marks Treatment

Apart from all the above-mentioned over-the-counter products and home remedies, there are other specific treatments or procedures that can significantly reduce the appearance of stretch marks. These include:

Microdermabrasion:

This is a painless procedure that involves exfoliation of the skin using a handheld spray head that blows baking soda, tiny salt crystals, or aluminium particles on the skin. These crystals exfoliate the skin, removing the upper fine layer of skin to promote the growth of new skin. This new skin has better elasticity and causes the appearance of stretch marks to fade.

Micro-needling:

This procedure targets the middle layer of skin where stretch marks are actually formed. By poking small needles into the skin, collagen and elastin production is triggered for skin regeneration. This improves the appearance of skin by reducing the visibility of stretch marks.

Cosmetic Surgery:

Cosmetic procedures like a tummy tuck, thigh lift, etc., remove the extra skin and tighten the remaining skin and tissues to reduce the appearance of stretch marks. Although these procedures are not designed to remove only stretch marks, patients with sagging skin may get a dual benefit from these procedures, i.e. removal of sagging skin while eliminating stretch marks as well.

Laser Therapy:

Laser stretch mark removal is a recent treatment that helps increase collagen production and reduce the appearance of stretch marks. It can be done either by Pulsed dye laser therapy or Fractional CO2 laser therapy. While pulsed dye laser therapy is effective for new, red stretch marks, the fractional CO2 laser therapy smooths out old, white stretch marks. In fact, laser or light therapy is recommended by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) to improve the appearance of stretch marks significantly.

Radiofrequency:

Radiofrequency is a commonly used and safe option works by triggering new collagen production in the treated area that help to reduce appearance of stretch marks especially when used for new (red) stretch marks and its advised to be combined with PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) at the same session as this PRP also works by stimulation of the production of new collagen.

All these procedures are quite safe when performed under an expert's guidance and supervision. At Medcare Hospitals & Medical Centres, fully trained and licensed skincare practitioners ensure you get quality treatment with effective and quick results.