Stretch Mark Specialists New Canaan CT

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Stretch Mark Specialists FAQ in New Canaan, CT

Why am I getting stretch marks if I’m not gaining weight?

Though it’s relatively rare, these marks might indicate more serious underlying health conditions, such as Cushing syndrome or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Therefore, talk to your doctor if you have stretch marks but haven’t gained weight or lost weight.

What dermatologist recommends stretch marks?

Derived from vitamin A, retinoids — such as tretinoin (Retin-A, Renova, Avita) — that you apply to your skin may improve the appearance of stretch marks less than a few months old. Tretinoin, when it works, helps to rebuild a protein in the skin called collagen, making the stretch marks look more like your normal skin.

Can mature stretch marks be removed?

Like any scar, stretch marks are permanent, but treatment may make them less noticeable. Treatment can also help alleviate the itch. If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your doctor before treating stretch marks.

Who should not use Bio-Oil?

Bio-Oil shouldn’t be used if your skin is cracked, bleeding, or broken. The oil’s vitamin A content may help exfoliate the skin and encourage new skin cells to form. This accelerates the scar healing process. Vitamin E is shown in some studies to reduce the appearance of scars.

Why do actresses not have stretch marks?

I can’t say they’ve ever bothered me, but I have always wondered that about celebs. Luck, genes, being very fit beforehand (strong stomach muscles = less likely to have a huge bump so less stretch on the skin) tummy tucks, many reasons really. Laser treatments can remove stretch marks.

Can dermatologist prescribe cream for stretch marks?

There are also a few prescription creams that have been shown to have some effects on reducing the prominence of stretch marks and helping them ‘fade’ into the surrounding skin color, and your doctor can discuss these options with you.

Do stretch marks stay dark forever?

Stretch marks are also associated with long-term application of corticosteroids and with certain health conditions, such as Cushing’s disease and Marfan syndrome. Darker colored stretch marks, such as purple ones, are typically newer. Without treatment, they’ll usually fade to white or silver over time.

Does Kourtney have stretch marks?

“I’ve had stretch marks since eighth or ninth grade on the side of my booty. I never cared about them—I like them!”

What are the stages of stretch marks?

The marks initially develop as wrinkly, raised streaks that can be red, purple, pink, reddish-brown or dark brown, depending on skin color. The streaks eventually fade and flatten and tend to change to a silvery color over time. Stretch marks may gradually become less noticeable, but this can often take years.

Do stretch marks come back after laser surgery?

Stretch marks are a type of scar and cause permanent changes to the dermis. Lasers can reduce the appearance of stretch marks, but do not permanently remove stretch marks.

Can Vaseline stop stretch marks?

Try massaging a moisturizing cream or lotion that contains petroleum jelly into your skin using circular motions – the physical act of massaging may be beneficial for stretch marks as it can help promote new tissue growth and break down the bands of collagen that form in the underlying tissue leading to stretch marks.

Do stretch marks mean your overweight?

Stretch marks are often caused by gaining weight rapidly over a short period of time. Avoiding rapid weight gain and weight loss can help prevent stretch marks. If you need to lose weight, you should do it slowly by: eating a healthy, balanced diet.