Is there really anything you can do to improve your stretch marks?

Removing stretch marks is virtually impossible. Stretch marks are skin scars . The skin breaks, meaning there is a disruption in the collagen fibers of the dermis .

Although they are often associated with strains caused by changes in body volume (diets, pregnancies or even growth), more and more experts are refuting this and directly associating it with our genetics and hormones.

As you know, stretch marks, when they are new, appear pink and are thicker, later becoming white and narrower. When they are pink, they are most effectively treated with in-clinic treatments such as laser or pulsed light therapy.

However, sometimes this pink phase is brief and we don't even realize it until they're already white, and at this point, removing them is complicated. However, there are certain things that experts advise doing to prevent their appearance and improve their appearance:

• Keep your skin well hydrated . In cases of dry skin or during pregnancy, oils can be the most effective ally.
• Exfoliate your skin frequently . You can do this with a homemade scrub of olive oil and sugar. Exfoliating your skin regularly will stimulate blood flow and improve the absorption of creams. It will also contribute to skin cell regeneration and collagen production.
• Apply retinoid creams (yes, even on the body) to encourage collagen formation, as this will help prevent our skin from breaking down so easily.
• Stimulate collagen production with at-home treatments like radiofrequency . For this, we recommend our TriPollar POSE device, the most effective at-home device for collagen formation and improving the appearance of cellulite.
• Clinical treatments such as microdermabrasion or fractional laser .
  

At SKINVITY, our recommendation is that you do what makes you feel comfortable , whether it's a weekly at-home peel and good hydration or a couple of at-home radiofrequency treatments when you have some free time. But the truth is that stretch marks affect 90% of women , so, given that they don't pose any health risks, it might be a good time to start normalizing them and trying to feel comfortable with them . After all, they're as much a part of us as our skin color, our moles, or the color of our eyes.