STRETCH MARK TREATMENT
Stretch marks are a type of scars that forms when our skin stretches or shrinks rapidly. When the skin stretches beyond a breaking point collagen and elastic fibres in the middle layer of the skin break resulting in unsightly stretch marks. They appear as rippled streaks on areas which undergo repetitive stretching like stomach, arms, chest, hips, butts and thighs. Initially they appear pink, red or pigmented and later develop a silvery shade with wrinkled surface. Even though they are seen more commonly in women, they can occur in both men and women.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who gets stretch marks?
1)During Puberty or adolescence when you have a growth spurt stretch marks appear on thighs and back.
2)Stretch marks commonly develop in pregnant women as a result of stretched skin and change in the hormones that weaken the elastic fibres.Common areas being abdomen and breast.
3)In those who experience rapid weight gain or rapid loss of weight.
4)Bodybuilders develop these on their arms ,shoulders due to stretching of the skin by the muscle mass.
5)Certain medications like oral steroids and use of strong steroid creams on skin for prolonged time.
6)Certain genetic conditions where there is defect in the gene coding the collagen and elastic fibres making them susceptible to break earlier.
Do stretch marks have a genetic tendency?
Yes,the tendency to develop Stretch marks can run in families .If your parents are more prone for this it is likely that you develop them .
Does Stretch marks removal creams help?
Multiple home remedies like Vitamin E, Almond oil ,cocoa butter and others are being advertised for stretch mark removal but till now researchers could not find any benefit from these. In early,faint stretch marks, retinoid creams ,chemical peels can make them less noticeable.
What is the best treatment for stretch mark removal?
Until 2016 Fractionated lasers were being used to treat stretch marks but the parameters used for stretch marks carry the risk of pigmentation and down time. Advent of Microneedle radio frequency technology made the treatment safe and effective even in Indian skin types. SECRET MICRONEEDLE RADIOFREQUENCY is the best treatment for stretch marks removal. MNRF is an advanced bipolar radiofrequency technology which has a special tip with gold plated tiny needles that reaches to the depth of 3.5 mm in the skin. Simultaneously it employs radiofrequency energy to heat up the tissue in the dermis without any damage to the top layer of skin. This eventually accelerates the body’s own natural healing process resulting in production of new healthy collagen and elastin. As collagen remodels skin tightens, stretch marks improves and becomes less noticeable. You can even appreciate skin tightening in abdomen and arms.
How many sessions of SECRET MNRF are required for stretch mark treatment?
Secret MNRF is a safe, effective procedure with a manageable down time.
As the radiofrequency energy is deposited deep in the dermis leaving the top layer of skin unaffected there is less risk of pigmentation or any other side effects. In skilled hands and with proper precautions side effects are negligible and temporary.
What is the procedure at Svaasth Skin Clinic to undergo stretch mark treatment?
Svaasth skin and Hair clinic aims at highest quality service with state of art technology for all skin and hair concerns.Stretch marks in every individual are different so is the response hence the treatment should be customised for individual specific needs. Treatment would begin with an initial consultation with our expert dermatologist who would assess your skin type, extent of stretch marks. All the pre and post procedure precautions would be discussed and a priming cream (preparing cream for the procedure )would be prescribed.
Procedure would take approximately around 2-3 hrs depending on the area to be treated. After the skin is cleansed a topical anesthetic is applied for 1 hour to make the procedure comfortable.Later MNRF is done on the entire area of stretch marks.To promote faster healing a healing cream would be applied .One can resume his normal activities immediately after the procedure.
Does it hurt? What are the post procedure precautions?
There is redness and mild swelling for 24 hours after the treatment which settles on its own. You might experience slight discomfort during the session. You can resume your daily activities immediately post procedure. Topical healing cream and a moisturiser should be used regularly.
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