ABOUT STRETCH MARKS
Stretch marks are a common concern for many men and women of all ages and skin types. Stretch marks are characterised by ‘tiger stripes’ across the surface of the skin. Usually, they are red when they first appear and fade to white over time. They are most common across the tummy, hips, breasts and thighs and are caused by rapid growth and stretching of the skin.
You may have started to see them appear in your teens, after a big growth spurt, as a result of weight gain, or during pregnancy. Men can also experience stretch marks following muscle growth in the biceps or chest.
If the skin is forced to grow too quickly, fibers underneath the surface can tear, allowing your blood vessels to be seen through the upper layers of your skin. Over time, these blood vessels contract and become less red, but the tear itself leaves a scar-like white line underneath your skin.
TREATMENTS FOR STRETCH MARKS
At The PRP Lab, we have put together many different treatments to tackle stretch marks from all angles. These treatment ‘cocktails’ are tailor made for your specific skin type and condition.
Mesotherapy
Powerful vitamin microinjections to help rejuvenate, tighten, plump and tone the skin.
Microneedling
Tiny needles used to gently puncture the skin to help treat a vast range of conditions – lines and wrinkles, acne scarring, sagging skin, age spots and pigmentation.
PRP
Rejuvenation and repairing using your own cells. Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy is a Non-Surgical treatment that utilize your own body’s healing abilities to stimulate skin recovery.
Chemical peels
Deep exfoliation that targets acne, hyper-pigmentation, dehydration and stretch marks.