STRETCHMARK REDUCTION

Contoure uses state-of-the-art technology and procedures to repair stretch marks. We are experts at repairing skin imperfections.

What are stretch marks?
Stretch marks are frequently seen after pregnancy, significant weight loss, steroid use, sudden growth and extreme weight training. A stretch mark can be compared to a thin atrophic scar, resulting in the breakdown of collagen and elastin in the skin.

Minimize the Appearance of Stretch Marks
Contoure  uses the most sophisticated technologies to minimize and eliminate the appearance of scars, including:

Stretch marks are a common condition that does not cause any significant medical problems but can be of cosmetic concern for some people. Other names for stretch marks are striae distensae, striae atrophicans, striae rubra (which are red) and striae alba (white).

Stretch marks occur in certain areas of the body where skin is subjected to continuous and progressive stretching.

• Abdomen and breast in pregnant women
• Adolescents undergoing growth spurts (thighs, buttocks, breasts)
• Shoulders in body-builders
• Obese or overweight people

Stretch marks can also occur from prolonged use of oral or topical corticosteroids. They are also a feature of the disease Cushing's syndrome, where increased adrenal cortical activity i.e. excessive circulating cortisol is implicated in their development.

An early sign of stretch marks developing is when an area of skin becomes flattened and thin with a pink color. This may also occasionally be itchy. Soon reddish or purplish lines develop (striae rubra). Over time these lighten to become whitish or flesh-coloured and much less conspicuous. Stretch marks are usually several centimetres long and 1-10 mm wide. Those caused by corticosteroid use or Cushing's syndrome are often larger and wider and may involve other regions, including the face.

 Solutions

 Till date there was no cure to eliminate stretch marks, but recently Fractional Resurfacing and RF frequency treatments results are yielding very positive results. Fraxel doctors are reporting about 50-75% of positive results within a series of 3-5 treatments. When combined with RF such as Alma Accent results can be enhanced even further.