Unfortunately, We Can’t Un-Stretch It

Stretch marks, or striae, are a form of scarring caused by the tearing of the dermis. Ranging in size from fine lines to thick waves, stretch marks are associated with extreme weight fluctuation, pregnancy, or in some cases, severe pulling on the skin. They are most likely to appear in places where large amounts of fat are stored – like the tummy, breasts, upper arms, underarms, back, thighs, hips and buttocks.

Aside from injections, laser treatments can be used to stimulate collagen production, thereby lessens the depth of stretch marks and improve the appearance of the skin.