Cosmetic medicine professionals share what treatments are available for stretch marks in the Kendall, Florida, area.

Fractional Radio Frequency and Stretch Mark Reduction

Our skin is an incredible organ that grows and stretches as we do, but there are times when growth outpaces the skin’s ability to keep up. The skin produces collagen and elastin to help it stretch, and these two elements are essential for smooth and youthful-looking skin. The lack thereof plays a significant part in the appearance of stretch marks. 

Stretch Marks: What They Are and How They Happen

A fast and extreme change in a person’s body can result in striae or areas in the skin known as stretch marks. Stretch marks result from broken collagen and elastin and resemble scars on the skin. They often start as a bright pink, purple, blue, brown, or red color, fading to white or silver as time goes on.

Reasons that stretch marks happen to the skin are many, but they are most often associated with the following situations:

• Pregnancy
• Growth spurts in adolescence
• Extreme weight loss or weight gain over a short period
• Bodybuilding
• Genetics or family history
• Long-term prednisone usage
• Chronic issues like Marfan syndrome or Cushing’s syndrome

While they are not physically harmful, stretch marks can be itchy and irritating at times and can hurt an individual’s self-image and confidence if they are dissatisfied with the way they look.

Who Gets Stretch Marks and Where Do They Generally Appear?

Almost everyone can get stretch marks; in fact, up to 90% of pregnant women will end up with stretch marks. Different parts of the body are affected by stretch marks for different reasons, as discussed above. The parts of the body that typically get stretch marks are:

• Abdominal Area:  Stomach striae are typically a result of pregnancy. 
• Upper Arms:  Weightlifting or sudden weight gain is typically responsible for stretch marks on the upper arms.
• Breasts: This can be attributed to puberty in girls, and they may also develop or become more pronounced during pregnancy
• Buttocks: Bodybuilding and pregnancy can be responsible for these stretch marks.
• Lower Back: Growth spurts, which occur when boys and girls grow quickly during their adolescent years, produce these striae in both boys and girls.
• Hips and Thighs: Weight gain, pregnancy, and puberty are most often responsible for stretch marks in these areas. 

Any place that rapidly grows or shrinks can be subject to stretch marks, but these are the most typical areas where they appear. Women today are especially susceptible to feeling self-conscious about these differences in skin texture. Though it is not a physical problem, it can take a toll on self-esteem. There are solutions for stretch marks. 

Using Fractional RF To Treat Stretch Marks

Fractional radio frequency or FRF treatments are the best ways to target and reduce stretch marks around the body. Our FDA-approved medical device uses electromagnetic waves in a grid pattern to target the deepest layers of the skin. The energy causes the skin to heat, simulating damage to the skin. This increases collagen production. As mentioned before, collagen is one of the elements that helps skin stretch and hold its form. Collagen is also produced at an injury site to create an essential structure for skin rebuilding. So, collagen production is stimulated by safe radio waves (or radio frequency), and the skin will begin to look smoother.

This process is much safer and less expensive than cosmetic surgery. Combined with other treatment methods, it can practically eliminate specific skin issues beyond stretch marks, such as fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin.

We encourage individuals who may may be interested in this treatment to book a consultation and discuss the procedure with one of our professional medical staff. RF can be used for almost everyone and is a fast and relatively painless treatment that won’t keep a person from work or other activities.

About C10 Wellness & Rejuvenation

At C10 Wellness & Rejuvenation, we offer a comprehensive plan of treatments so that you look and feel your best. Call today for a complimentary skin analysis in Kendall, FL.