Stretch marks are scars of the skin after a period of rapid skin stretching that destroy the skin’s collagen and elastin bundles. This can occur during pregnancy, rapid weight changes or puberty. These scars are permanent and settle as hypo-pigmented lines.
There are two main forms of stretch marks – striae rubrae and striae albae.
Striae rubrae is the acute form of stretch marks, showing early on as red or purple linear scars. These mature into striae albae, appearing as white, hypopigmented atrophic linear scars.
Striae are a form of scars, and they can be managed to reduce the appearance of the scarring. The colour, depth, width and length of these scars can be managed and should be managed as early as possible to maximise outcomes.
Multiple modalities are available, and these revolve around
The choice and combination of treatments depend on the type of striae present and is best decided after a thorough consultation. Below are details on treatments that directly improve or are indirectly synergistic in stretch marks management.
The gold standard in scar managemnt, CO2 lasers can help remodel straie and repigment whitened striae albae.
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Fractional radiofrequency is used to remodel striae, reduce its depth and tighten the loosened. scarred tissue.
Learn MoreWith the power of a picosecond laser and energy of a Q-switched laser as well a FracTAT fractional resurfacing capabilities, the MaQX laser is capable of managing scars with little downtime and potent results.
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Harnessing the power of nature, PDRN/PN employs the use of polynucleotides to stimulate the skin’s natural healing process.
Used in combination with other skin resurfacing techniques, PN injections reduce downtime and optimise results for those who want optimised outcomes.
As the strongest IPL on the market, the Lumecca IPL brightens skin tone while reducing unsightly pigmentation and visible vessels efficiently.
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Performed as a regular radio-frequency treatment, it soothingly stimulates and tightens the skin without downtime.
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