While stretch marks are harmless and pose no health risks, many feel self-conscious about their existence. If you’re concerned about the appearance of your stretch marks, are not sure how to get rid of them, or are wondering if they can be removed at all – you’re definitely not alone. Millions of women and men are affected by stretch marks and many don’t know where to turn for help. Lucky for you, our team is dedicated to helping you feel confident in your skin. There are a few options for how to treat stretch marks, and our team can help determine the best approach for you and your skin!
Stretch marks are a common complaint clients have about their body. Sometimes it can be hard to feel confident when you’re struggling with stretch marks. If you’re looking for ways to improve your stretch marks, you’re in luck! There are different modalities at Bella Derma Laser & Med Spa to reduce the appearance of stretch marks.
Stretch marks form when the skin is abruptly stretched beyond its normal capacity. The stretch causes the collagen and elastin fibers in the dermis layer of your skin to break down. At this time, the forming stretch marks can appear reddish or purple in color and may even become itchy as the skin is under stress. As the skin heals, these fibers reform, but they don’t always line up perfectly, which creates the distinctive markings of stretch marks.
We offer different modalities to treat stretch marks:
Morpheus8 combines microneedling with radio frequency. This treatment heats the skin, which helps to promote collagen production deep in the dermis layers. Collagen is a protein that is responsible for skin elasticity. As this collagen moves to the surface of your skin, skin remodelling occurs, reducing the appearance of stretch marks.
Another modality used to treat stretch marks is our fractional non-ablative laser. This laser energy penetrates the skin, stimulating collagen production and promoting the growth of new, healthier skin cells.
The third treatment offered at Bella Derma Laser & Med Spa is the SkinPen, a microneedling treatment. This is also known as collagen induction therapy and is a minimally invasive non-surgical procedure. As each thin needle punctures the skin, it causes the body to fill these micro-wounds by producing new collagen and elastin.
Lastly, we offer VI Peels to treat stretch marks. VI Peel Body Treatment is the first and ONLY professional grade body peel for all skin types and tones that’s specifically designed to reduce pigmentation, clear body acne, fade surgical scars, and smooth away stretch marks. There has never been a chemical peel for the body capable of penetrating to the dermis while also safely accelerating the cell turn over process to create true change —UNTIL NOW. VI Peel Body treatments stimulate anti-aging collagen and increase cellular turnover. This helps address troubled areas and reveals smoother and more radiant skin.
Each treatment effectively reduces the appearance of stretch marks following a series of treatment sessions at our medical spa.
We also recommend pairing your treatment with Alastin’s TransFORM Body Treatment with TriHex Technology.® While this product isn’t geared towards stretch marks (it’s meant to be used after skin-tightening procedures), it does in fact work to stimulate the production of new collagen and elastin. We suggest layering it underneath your body moisturizer for extra hydration. This combination will improve the elasticity of the skin and can help address both the depth and width of stretch marks.
