Stretchmarks

Stretch marks are the bane of many women’s lives. They first appear as red or purple superficial scars that over time become white. Rapid weight gain or loss can also cause stretch marks to appear.

Stretch marks happen when the skin is pulled by rapid growth or stretching. Although the skin is usually fairly elastic, when it's overstretched, the normal production of collagen(the major protein that makes up the connective tissue in your skin) is disrupted. As a result, scars called stretch marks may form

Stretch Marks can appear anywhere on the body for many reason where the skin has been stretched, and they often occur as a result of weight gain. They are most likely to appear in places where fat is stored, including the abdomen, breasts, upper arms, thighs and buttocks.

We have three layers of skin: the epidermis (outer layer), the dermis (middle layer), and the subcutaneous stratum (innermost layer). Stretch marks occur in the dermis, the resilient middle layer that helps the skin retain its shape. When the dermis is constantly stretched over time, the skin becomes less elastic and the small connective fibres within it break. The result is what we know as stretch marks.

Suggested treatments:

Dermaroller