Quite like atrophic scars, these skin lesions are affecting the medial layer of the dermis due to increased tension applied to the area. Weight fluctuation, pregnancy, hormonal, pharmaceutical, or genetic factors are among the contributing ones. A high percentage of women will develop striae during pregnancy whereas the use of steroids is associated with their appearance. Initially, stretched marks develop a pink color that eventually turns white.
Depending on which stage we treat, the choice of the appropriate laser treatment will be applied with up to 80% success rate. Usually, 3 to 5 sessions are required.