WHERE DO STRETCH MARKS MOST COMMONLY APPEAR?

Stretch Marks | Causes, Affected Areas & Treatments

Stretch Marks

Stretch marks, also known as striae, appear on the skin as reddish or purplish lines. A common skin concern experienced by males and females of all ages, stretch marks are not harmful but can affect confidence. Below, The Greville Clinic takes a closer look at stretch marks, including the causes, where they most commonly appear, and available treatment options.

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Can Stretch Marks be Prevented?

There are some steps you can take that may help to prevent stretch marks, such as maintaining a stable weight, drinking enough water, eating healthy foods and using certain skin products. These methods may not work for everyone, as stretch marks can also be caused by uncontrollable factors such as genetics and hormones. However, once stretch marks have appeared on the skin, treatment options are available to minimise their appearance.

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If you’re feeling self-conscious about stretch marks, it’s time to take action. At The Greville Clinic, we offer a range of effective treatments to help reduce the appearance of stretch marks and restore your confidence.

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Stretch marks often appear as long, thin and slightly depressed streaks on the skin. They can vary in colour from pink, red, purple or brown to a lighter, silvery-white shade, depending on the stage of development and the natural skin tone.

They can occur anywhere on the body, but commonly appear on areas where the skin is subjected to rapid stretching, such as the abdomen, breasts, thighs, buttocks, hips and upper arms.

Stretch marks can vary in size, ranging from a few millimetres to several centimetres long, and can be straight or have a wavy pattern.

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Stretch marks improve in both texture and colour with a course of resurfacing and firming treatments.

RF Skin Tightening

radiofrequency to firm the area improves the laxity that usually sits alongside stretch marks, so the skin looks smoother overall.

Skin Needling

micro-needling the affected skin creates controlled micro-injury within the mark itself, prompting new collagen and elastin.

Lumixa and LED Treatments

light treatment for newer marks helps the red or purple colour of recent stretch marks settle and blend.

Chemical Peels

peels to smooth the surface resurface the outer layer, softening the texture difference at the edge of each mark.

Lymphatic Drainage

lymphatic drainage massage supports circulation and healing in the treated area and is often scheduled alongside the above.

Stretch marks most commonly appear on the abdomen, thighs, hips and breasts. Other areas where they can occur include the arms, legs and buttocks. Generally, any area that stores fat is susceptible to getting stretch marks. The appearance of the marks themselves can vary depending on a person’s skin tone, but in general they’re more noticeable on lighter skin.

Stretch marks appear as a consequence of the skin stretching too rapidly, causing collagen and elastin fibres to break.

This can happen due to various reasons, such as: