Stretch marks (striae)
Stretch marks after pregnancy, growth or weight change can be softened with microneedling and PRP, which stimulate the skin's collagen and even out the texture.
- → Narrow streaks in the skin (red/purple or white)
- → Slightly depressed or shiny surface
- → Most common on belly, thighs, hips, breasts, arms
- → Red newer striae vs white older
- → Rapid stretching of the skin (pregnancy, growth)
- → Weight gain or weight loss
- → Hormonal factors
- → Genetics and skin type
- → Microneedling (collagen induction)
- → PRP for skin
- → Best effect on newer (red) striae
- → A series of treatments
Stretch marks, or striae, form when the skin is stretched quickly, during pregnancy, a growth spurt, rapid weight gain or muscle building. The supporting fibres in the dermis then break and narrow streaks form. New striae are often red or purple (striae rubrae), while older ones become shiny and white (striae albae).
Microneedling is one of the most widely used treatments for striae. By creating controlled micro-channels, the skin's healing and new formation of collagen and elastin is triggered, which means the texture and colour of the striae can gradually even out towards the surrounding skin. PRP can be combined to enhance healing and the result.
An important and honest point: stretch marks can rarely be removed completely, but they can often be made considerably less visible. The effect is also best on newer, red striae, they respond better than old, white striae that have been there for many years, although improvement is possible there too. The result builds up over a series of treatments.
At a free consultation we assess your striae, how old they are and where they are, and give you a realistic plan.
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Questions about stretch marks (striae)
Can you get rid of stretch marks completely?
Rarely completely, but they can often be made considerably less visible. Microneedling and PRP stimulate collagen that evens out texture and colour. The result builds over a series of treatments.
Does treatment work on old, white stretch marks?
The effect is best on newer, red striae. Old white striae respond less but improvement is often possible there too. We are honest about what is realistic for yours.
How many treatments are needed for stretch marks?
Usually a series of treatments a few weeks apart, since collagen takes time to form. The exact number depends on the age, size and your skin.
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