A stretch mark is a type of scar that develops when our skin stretches or shrinks quickly. The abrupt change causes the collagen and elastin, which support our skin, to rupture. As the skin heals, stretch marks may appear.
Not everyone develops these narrow bands on their skin. Fluctuating hormone levels seem to play a role. You may also have a higher risk if people in your family get stretch marks.
If you develop stretch marks, you’re most likely to do so during these times:
Applying a corticosteroid to your skin for a long time can also cause stretch marks. If you have Cushing’s disease or Marfansyndrome, you may see stretch marks.
When stretch marks first appear, they tend to be red, purple, pink, reddish-brown, or dark brown, depending on your skin color. Early stretch marks may feel slightly raised and can be itchy.
In time, the color fades and the narrow bands sink beneath your skin. If you run your finger over a mature stretch mark, you often feel a slight depression.
What can get rid of stretch marks?
Like any scar, stretch marks are permanent, but treatment may make them less noticeable. Treatment can also help alleviate the itch.
It’s important to understand that no single treatment works for everyone — and many products don’t seem to work at all. Here’s what researchers have discovered about the many treatments for stretch marks.
Stretch mark creams, lotions, and gels: Researchers have studied many of the creams, lotions, and gels sold to treat stretch marks. While no one product seems to help all of the time — and some don’t seem to help at all — researchers have discovered some helpful hacks.
If you want to try one of these creams, lotions, or gels to fade stretch marks, be sure to:
Home remedies: In studies, popular home remedies have not worked. Researchers found that none of the stretch marks faded when people massaged almond oil, cocoa butter, olive oil, or vitamin E into their stretch marks.
Fun Fact: Tanning cannot get rid of stretch marks. When you tan, stretch marks become more noticeable because they don’t tan.
While the Brazilian Stretch Mark Camouflage treatment does not “get rid of” your scars and stretch marks, it definitely is a life changing procedure that helps blend them to your natural skin tone, giving you a smoother more even-toned appearance in the area you are concerned about! Furthermore, giving you another hopeful option to boost your confidence and stop feeling like you need to hide your body!
For appointments, please call or text 954-774-5087! Alicia would be more than happy to take a look at your stretch marks and provide you with a happy solution and treatment plan!