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Joel Schlessinger, MD
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUTStretch Marks
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Stretch marks are pink, purple, or red indented streaks that most often appear on the abdomen, thighs, breasts or upper arms. Eventually, these streaks fade to white or gray.
What are stretch marks?
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Stretch marks are caused when skin is stretched beyond its normal capacity or when there is sudden weight gain or weight loss. The marks form in the dermis, the middle layer of skin that helps it keep its shape. When the dermis is stretched, it can break down, leaving stretch marks and sagging skin.
What causes stretch marks?
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Stretch marks are most commonly associated with pregnancy. They may also result from weight gain or weight loss or be symptomatic of certain conditions such as Marfan syndrome.
What puts me at risk for stretch marks?
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There is no cure for stretch marks, but there are preventative measures you can take to reduce the severity of the marks. During pregnancy, apply a moisturizing cream or stretch mark cream your abdomen. These products help the skin retain its elasticity, softening the appearance of stretch marks after giving birth.
How can I prevent stretch marks?
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No procedure will completely rid your skin of stretch marks, but there are several ways to minimize their appearance. Your dermatologist may prescribe Retin-A to stimulate cell renewal and improve the appearance of stretch marks. Pellevé is a non-invasive treatment that uses radiofrequency technology to increase collagen production for an improved appearance. SilkPeels deliver patient-specific solutions to the skin without crystal or chemical exfoliants. This procedure brightens, hydrates and improves skin for less severe marks.
How can I reduce the appearance of stretch marks?
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This nourishing camellia oil blend is safe for use during pregnancy as it helps prevent stretch marks. ELEMIS Japanese Camellia Oil Blend is formulated to strengthen skin while providing additional hydration. It softens with almond oil while camellia oil increases skin vitality.
ELEMIS Japanese Camellia Oil Blend
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Epionce Extreme Barrier Cream fortifies the natural moisture barrier for more resilient skin that resists stretch marks. Its rose hip, safflower and avocado complex repairs damage while a date and apple complex fortifies skin. This formula is fragrance-free, paraben-free, gluten-free and non-comedogenic.
Epionce Extreme Barrier Cream
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This formula’s firming complex contains pumpkin, black crowberry juice and rutin salt to reduce and prevent the appearance of stretch marks, making it ideal for use both before and after pregnancy. Sothys Firming Body Cream also employs exfoliating prickly pear to boost cell turnover while shea butter nourishes and moisturizes.
Sothys Firming Body Cream
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StriVectin-SD Advanced Intensive Concentrate for Wrinkles and Stretch Marks contains Collagex-CE Complex to stimulate collagen production and firm skin. This formula improves the appearance of stretch marks in as little as 15 days. It also works to strengthen skin while adding a boost of moisture.
StriVectin-SD Advanced Intensive Concentrate for Wrinkles and Stretch Marks
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PHYTOMER SeaTonic Stretch Mark Reduction Cream increases skin’s tolerance to stretching. It uses marine alternatives to help restructure connective tissue and improves cell renewal. This cream smooths existing stretch marks and prevents new marks from forming.
PHYTOMER SeaTonic Stretch Mark Reduction Cream
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mybody FITTING ROOM Firm & Tone Body Serum contains retinol to encourage firmer, healthier skin. This serum stimulates the production of new collagen and elastin to reduce the appearance of stretch marks. It also accelerates cell turnover for more toned skin.
mybody FITTING ROOM Firm & Tone Body Serum
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