Causes of Stretch Marks
Stretch marks sometimes appear when you rapidly gain or lose weight. Teenagers may also notice stretch marks after a sudden growth spurt.
Treatments for Stretch Marks
Thermage: Radio Frequency requires no incisions, so patients do not suffer from bruising, bleeding, or lengthy recovery periods. This method of mono polar radio frequency heats the collagen under the surface of the skin, causing the collagen to contract, thus tightening facial skin and loose skin on the neck, arms, and body.
Fraxel-Fraxel laser can be used for correcting pigmentation caused from sun damage, a skin condition known as melasma, and is FDA approved for the treatment of Actinic Keratosis. It can also be used to treat acne scarring, and facial tightening (fine lines / wrinkles)
Co2-The CO2 laser vaporizes tissue and causes collagen remodeling, which give tightening and significant wrinkle reduction.
Micronedling-Microneedling creates a controlled injury to the skin causing your bodies cells to stimulate collagen. This process causes a tightening to the skin giving your elasticity significant improvement.
