Removing stretch marks, or even fading their appearance can feel like a long and frustrating process. Stretch marks can occur for a number of reasons; pregnancy, rapid weight gain and growth (as in puberty or getting taller) are a few of the most common reasons. When a stretch mark occurs, it is because the middle layer of skin (called the dermis) is forced to stretch in a short period of time, rather than gradually like it usually would. When this happens, the dermis can sometimes tear, and stretch marks are the visibility of the lower level of skin. Even though stretch marks are common, they aren’t always something we want everyone to see. There are many ways you can go about stretch mark removal, but one of the most effective is a procedure called Microneedling.
Microneedling is a process in which tiny needles are pressed into the skin, leaving tiny punctures, known as micro-injuries. While this may seem counterintuitive to healing issues in the skin, it actually encourages the skin to heal itself. When the skin is in the healing process, it creates collagen, which supports the layers of your skin. Microneedling is often a suggested procedure for fading acne scars and even softening wrinkles, but because of the way it works, it’s a great option for stretch mark removal.
The ‘micro-injuries’ left behind over stretch marks during the Microneedling process will cause the skin to begin to repair itself, and in turn, as it creates collagen, the tears in the dermis will be able to mend. Surprisingly, even though Microneedling is exactly what it sounds likes, piercing the skin with tiny needles, most who have the procedure done say that it isn’t very painful, and is more so just discomfort. The possible benefits of Microneedling in stretch mark removal definitely outweighs the momentary discomfort of the process. If you have more questions about how Microneedling can help you with stretch mark removal, call us at (480) 513-2888, or book an appointment with us online.
