Such stretch marks are caused by pregnancy, aging, losing significant weight, and rarely an increased cortisol level in your system. Cortisol, a hormone naturally produced by your adrenal glands, can make your skin lose its elasticity if you have too much of it.
While stretch marks are a normal occurrence during puberty, pregnancy, or rapid fluctuation of weight ( weight gain & weight loss), they are not likely to go away without treatment.
Because weight loss is a common reason why stretch marks appear on your body, It is important maintain healthy weight loss regime.. Contact us to learn more about weight loss.
They are not dangerous. Although they may first appear dark or purple or red, stretch marks usually lighten up over time.
As your stomach expands, the skin may become itchy and scratchy. Avoid scratching; instead, apply lotion or powder on to lessen the itchiness.
The most common areas are- abdomen, buttocks, things, upper arms, and upper back. We have individualized treatments for all of these areas.
Once we examine you, we can recommend treatment options. They may include- Vanquish for the abdomen, Elite for thighs, legs, upper arms, PDO threads, and diluted filler like Radiesse for any of the above areas. We can combine them differently based on individual needs.
Once we examine, we can give better guidance, but we can start with vanquish and, if still persistent, for stubborn areas, will consider PDO threads or Radiesse.
We can start with either Exilis Elite or velashape. And if still persistent, to small areas, we can use PDO threads or Radiesse. PRP is an option for any area in general.
