All You Need To Know About Stretch Marks Removal In Dubai
While stretch marks are not painful or harmful, they can affect one’s self-esteem and confidence. Many people wish to get rid of them or make them less noticeable. Fortunately, there are various methods and treatments that will help reduce the appearance of stretch marks.
Whether you have old or new stretch marks or you want to prevent them from forming, this blog is for you. Read on to learn more about stretch marks removal in Dubai and how to treat them effectively.
What are Stretch Marks?
Stretch marks are wavy lines that often appear on the belly, chest, waist, rear, and legs when the skin stretches or shrinks quickly. They are not harmful or painful and they gradually fade over time, but some people might want to reduce their appearance for cosmetic reasons.
How to diagnose stretch marks?
To diagnose stretch marks, you don’t really need any special tests. Our doctor can usually tell if you have stretch marks by looking at your skin and asking about your medical history.
He may also check your hormone levels if he suspects a condition that affects them, such as Cushing syndrome or Marfan syndrome.
Stretch Marks Removal In Dubai
There are various stretch marks treatments in Dubai that improve the appearance and texture of stretch marks. However, stretch marks, like other scares, are permanent so these treatments won’t completely remove them.
Most common stretch marks removal treatments
Retinoid cream: This is a topical cream derived from vitamin A that may help rebuild collagen and make stretch marks look more like normal skin. However, it can irritate the skin and should not be used by pregnant or nursing women.
Light and laser therapies: These techniques use different types of light or laser to stimulate collagen growth or promote elasticity. They may require multiple sessions.
Micro needling: This procedure involves a device with small needles that create tiny wounds in the skin, which then heal and produce more collagen. This can reduce the appearance of stretch marks, especially for people with darker skin.
Dermabrasion: This is a technique that removes the top layer of the skin with a rotating device, exposing a new layer of skin. This may make stretch marks less noticeable.
Before choosing any stretch marks treatment, you should consult with your doctor about the risks, benefits, and costs. You should also have realistic expectations, as stretch marks may never disappear completely.
Who gets Stretch Marks?
Stretch marks can occur in both genders, but women may get them more often than men. Here are some factors that increase your likelihood of getting them:
- Having a personal or family history of stretch marks.
- Rapid adolescence growth.
- Rapidly gaining or losing weight.
- Being pregnant, especially if you’re young.
- Weight training when you have rapid muscle growth.
Causes & Symptoms of stretch marks
Stretch marks are not a sign of any medical problem but just marks or stripes of different colors on the skin. They can be red or white, depending on how long they have been there.
Typically, they start as red or purple wounds and slowly turn white over time. The red ones, or striae rubra, are fresh wounds with red blood vessels under them.
Stretch marks Symptoms
- Marks or lines that are indented.
- Colored streaks of pink, red, blue, or purple.
- Stripes on different body parts, such as belly, chest, waist, rear, or legs.
- Large areas of the skin covered by marks.
What causes stretch marks?
Generally, stretch marks are caused by stretching of the skin. And how bad these marks look depends on genetics and stress on the skin.
Here are some common factors that increase the Causes of stretch marks:
- Rapid weight gain or loss.
- Pregnancy.
- Growth spurts during puberty.
- Breast enlargement surgery.
- Bodybuilding or using anabolic steroids.
- Using corticosteroids or having a condition that affects cortisol levels, such as Cushing syndrome or Marfan syndrome.
No matter what causes your stretch marks, Prof Dr. Robert Hierner will help you treat them with the latest and most advanced techniques for stretch marks removal Dubai.
Stretch Marks Removal : Common Questions and Answers
How long does it take for stretch mark treatments to work?
The duration of stretch mark treatments depends on the type of treatment, the severity of the stretch marks, and the individual’s skin condition. In General, it takes weeks for the results to appear.
Is laser stretch mark treatment safe or painful?
Laser stretch marks treatment is generally safe and well-tolerated without many side effects.
Can very old stretch marks be removed?
Ideally, the best way to treat old stretch marks is to use cream on the skin. If that is not enough, you can try other methods like Chemical Peeling, Microdermabrasion, FMR, or Laser.
Consult Prof Dr. Robert Hierner for stretch marks removal in Dubai
Do you wish you could have smooth, flawless skin without scars or marks? Then you need to consult Prof Dr. Robert Hierner, the leading expert in stretch marks removal in Dubai.
Prof Dr. Robert Hierner is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 30 years of experience in treating various skin conditions, including stretch marks. He offers personalized and comprehensive care to ensure his patients’ best results and satisfaction.
