Stretch Mark Treatment

Treatment of stretch marks is a process that must be provided by experienced specialists. Although stretch marks, which can occur in both women and men due to many reasons, especially weight gain and loss, do not pose significant health problems, they are not desired by people because they do not create an aesthetically pleasing appearance. Stretch mark treatment has been introduced for this purpose and treatment is applied with different methods to eliminate unsightly body lines.

What is Stretch Marks? How does stretch marks occur on the skin?

By definition, stretch marks refer to the structures that occur on the skin surface. As a result of the thinning of the skin layer, which appears in the form of lines and in certain layers over time, line-shaped structures occur on the skin. These structures, which are also called striae, are known as cracks among the public. However, these structures are not welcomed by people who care about their appearance and want to look aesthetically pleasing. Crack formation;

It progresses in stages.
Thinning of the skin due to certain reasons and the decrease in the effect of collagen structures are among the first stages of crack formation in the skin.
With the thinning skin losing its fiber connections, it creates a torn image here. This image takes a color between pink and purple at first.
Treatment at this stage will give the most successful result, but if the problem in question continues and treatment is not performed, this pink texture is replaced by a white structure.
This is a sign that the process has reached stage 3. Since stretch marks show a progression process, it is normal for the tissue in question to collapse over time and it is normal to feel the deterioration of the surface when touched by hand.

Why Does Stretch Marks Occur?

The factors that cause stretch marks are numerous. Some of these situations are listed for you below.

Rapid weight gain and loss
Pregnancy
Obesity
Excessive body weight during bodybuilding
Hormonal problems
Hereditary causes

It is among the situations that may occur for the formation of cracks in the body. It can be seen in everyone regardless of age group. It is known that the appearance of stretch marks can also occur in very thin people due to hereditary reasons. However, it is possible to say that rapid weight gain and loss causes more cracks as it will create a direct tension on the skin.

In Which Areas Do Stretch Marks Occur on the Body?

The areas where body stretch marks occur can appear as any area where the amount of fat is high. Since everyone’s body may vary, this information may vary depending on which area has more fat tissue. However, in general terms

Hips and buttocks
Belly
Breast
The inside of the arms and legs

It is among the areas where stretch marks appear the most. It may be possible to say that stretch marks are extremely intense on the belly and hip tissue in women, especially during pregnancy. In many people who do bodybuilding sports, it is possible to see tears on the skin in the armpits, arms and legs when the weight is used in an unbalanced way.

Is There a Crack Treatment?

For those who have a question about how to treat stretch marks, it is possible to say that many methods have been developed over the years and that these methods are very effective on people with stretch mark problems. Some of these methods;

PRP treatment
Laser
Radiofrequency method
Dermaroller method

It can be summarized as. Each physician adopts a method of stretch mark treatment according to the patient’s condition and his/her own expertise. However, fractional laser is among the most preferred methods both in our country and in the world in order to repair the stria tissue and to support the fiber development here again.

How is Stretch Mark Treatment with Radiofrequency Method?

Stretch mark treatment with radiofrequency refers to a method that can be applied for all age groups, painless and fast results can be obtained. We also apply this method in our clinic and achieve successful results in our patients.

Radiofrequency therapy is generally based on the logic of heating the area to a certain degree.
It will activate the collagen structure and help the fibers in the area to hold each other again.
Collagen production is triggered in the middle skin and positive effects are seen on stretch marks after a few sessions.

How to Treat Stretch Marks with Dermaroller?

Treatment of stretch marks with dermaroller should be applied in appropriate and hygienic clinical environments. Although the use of dermaroller at home has become widespread in recent years, it is not possible to treat stretch marks at home without appropriate serums. For this reason, it is important to come to the clinics and trust the experience of the experts.

Devices called dermaroller stimulate the skin by making holes in the skin with micro needles.
Substances specially produced for the development of collagen applied afterwards, together with the hyaluronic acid and restorative amino acids in its content, provide a serious advantage for the repair of fiber tissue and the elimination of the problem occurring in the cracks.
When this method is applied for several sessions, it is possible to see its positive effect on stretch marks.
At the same time, results can be obtained much faster in the early stages when the color of the stretch marks is still between purple and pink.

How is Stria Treatment with PRP?

Stria treatment with PRP is a mesotherapy method. Successful effects are seen not only on stretch marks but also on any injury, scar or burn scar on the body. Improvement of stretch marks with PRP treatment;

It takes at least 5 sessions. Depending on the condition of the stretch marks, the process can be repeated.
It involves the process of taking the person’s own blood, separating the platelets that create a vitality effect in its content and then turning it into a serum with substances with enhanced repair properties.
There is no harm in applying PRP treatment on breast tissue or on more sensitive areas such as inner legs.
After the area is thoroughly cleaned and anesthetized, the substance is injected, where it is expected to have a restorative effect. This result can be seen from the 2-3rd month.

Is Stretch Mark Treatment Applied During Pregnancy?

Stretch mark treatment is not applied during pregnancy. None of the non-surgical body stretching, aesthetic or detox methods are among the methods that are not recommended to be applied during pregnancy. The rate of stretch marks during pregnancy is quite high, but it can be seen in very few women when stretch marks do not occur as a result of overstretching. Stretch mark treatment is a treatment method that should be avoided during pregnancy. People with suspected pregnancy may also prefer this application after breastfeeding. Apart from this, creams or natural products that allow the skin to remain as a whole and protect the fibers can be used to prevent the formation of stretch marks during pregnancy.

Author: Ekrem Güldaş

Ekrem Güldaş