Stretch Marks

Stretch marks are long, narrow streaks, stripes, or lines that develop on the skin. They occur when the skin is suddenly stretched and are extremely common. A stretch mark appears after there is a breakdown in the dermis (the dermis is the term for one of the layers of our skin). This type of breakdown is categorized as a type of skin injury, and with injury comes scar tissue: the stretch mark.

Stretch marks can occur for many reasons including growth from adolescence into maturity, rapid or progressive weight gain, or pregnancy. Anyone can develop stretch marks, although they tend to affect more women than men. They can occur on a range of body parts, including the stomach, thighs, hips, breasts, upper arms, and lower back.

While stretch marks cannot completely be removed, we offer treatments to significantly reduce the visibility of stretch marks. Our highly trained experts at Central Wellness can help you find safe solutions and give you back the confidence to show off your beautiful skin. Learn more about your treatment options below!