Stretch Marks
Effective treatments for white, brown, red or streak-like stretch marks— we’ve got you covered.
Before & After: Stretch Mark Treatment Results
Our Approach to Treating Stretch Marks
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In-depth assessment using advanced imaging to evaluate the stretch mark’s color, depth, and stage (recent or older)
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Personalized treatment plan based on your skin type and the severity of your stretch marks
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Start of treatment with ongoing follow-ups to track progress and optimize results
How Do Stretch Marks Form and Why Are Some People More Prone Than Others?
Stretch marks occur when the skin is stretched too quickly, causing the collagen and elastin fibers in the dermis to break. This often happens during periods of rapid growth—such as pregnancy, puberty, or sudden weight gain. Imagine putting on clothes that are too tight: over time, the fabric may tear. The same happens to your skin when the collagen fibers can’t keep up with the expansion.
Collagen is essential for skin strength and elasticity. When it’s disrupted, visible skin tears—known as stretch marks—begin to form.
In addition to weight gain or pregnancy, stretch marks may also result from certain medical conditions like Cushing’s syndrome, which increases cortisol production. Cortisol weakens collagen and makes the skin more prone to tearing.
Athletes or individuals with frequent muscle gain may also experience stretch marks due to elevated cortisol levels.
Hormonal fluctuations during puberty and pregnancy are also major contributors, as they impact both skin elasticity and collagen balance.
Initially, stretch marks appear red, purple, or pink and may feel inflamed. With time, they fade and become pale or skin-colored. In most cases, stretch marks are permanent without treatment.
The most commonly affected areas include:
- Abdomen
- Breasts
- Thighs
- Buttocks
- Arms
- Lower back and legs
Around 80% of women develop stretch marks, and over 50% get them during their first pregnancy.
Common Types of Stretch Marks and What They Mean
Our Approach
An in-depth analysis of the areas affected by stretch marks allows us to determine the stretch mark’s stage, width, depth and color. Treatments done on early stretch marks give better results.
In the early stages, when the stretch marks are red, purplish and brown, it is possible to use lasers and topical medicated creams to correct their appearance. In more advanced stages, when they have whitened, it is necessary to use more invasive support techniques, configured according to their width and depth.
It should not be forgotten that a stretch mark is like a scar on the skin. Several techniques and technologies are needed in order to be able to denature scar collagen up to depths of 5mm. Shallower depths will also be treated in order to obtain better smoothing of the skin, both in-depth and on the surface. Optimal results can be achieved when we combine resurfacing and energy techniques because the inflammatory process and the regeneration obtained are better.
Platelet-rich plasma injections can be used as a collagen stimulator in combination with resurfacing techniques. It all depends on the extent of the stretch marks and when they were taken care of. Treated in time, the results can be very impressive, even so that some may disappear completely.
