Stretch Marks removal singapore

Stretch marks, also known as striae in Singapore, is a skin imperfection that happens when your skin stretches or shrinks at a rapid rate, causing a permanent tear of the tissues under your skin. These appear as discoloured, depressed (sunken) lines resembling scars on your skin.

There are 7 types of stretch marks in varying colours and they occur for different reasons, such as:

• Striae rubrae: red
• Striae albae: white
• Striae atrophicans: thinned skin
• Striae gravidarum: after pregnancy
• Striae distensae: stretched skin
• Striae nigrae: black
• Striae caerulea: dark blue

Stretch marks are most common in individuals in Singapore who experience rapid weight gain or weight loss in a short period of time or during and/or after pregnancy.

You can get stretch marks on any part of your body but they are most common on the following areas:

• Abdomen/stomach
• Thighs
• Hips
• Breasts
• Upper arms
• Lower back
• Buttocks

Stretch marks occur when the connective tissues in the dermis layer of your skin rapidly stretch in a short period of time. The sudden expansion and contraction causes the dermis layer to tear permanently (similar to a wound) and heal as a stretch mark (scarring). Although stretch marks are permanent, they can fade and become lighter over time.

Stretch marks are a common plight for anyone who fluctuates in weight frequently, and can appear on anyone who experiences rapid growth in some way.

Other common causes of stretch marks are:

• Puberty: the rapid growth of teenagers and adolescents can lead to stretch marks appearing on their bodies.
• Pregnancy: a pregnant body will expand to accommodate the growing foetus, causing the skin to stretch rapidly throughout the pregnancy.
• Drastic change in weight: putting on extra weight or losing weight in a short period of time can result in stretch marks appearing on the skin. 
• Medical conditions: health concerns such as Cushing, Marfan, and Ehlers-Danlos syndromes can increase your chances of getting stretch marks. Other conditions involving rapid weight gain/loss or any skin problems can also lead to stretch marks forming on your skin.
• Medication: certain medications such as birth control pills or corticosteroids may increase your risks of stretch marks.

• Indented streaks and lines on your abdomen, breasts, hips, buttocks, or other places on your body
• Pink, red, black, blue, purple, or discoloured streaks on your skin
• Bright streaks fading to a lighter colour
• Streaks that cover large areas of your body

Stretch marks can affect anyone in Singapore as they are not exclusive to women and can also affect men.

There are a few factors that increase your risk of developing stretch marks, these are:

• Rapidly gaining or losing a lot of weight
• Rapid growth of muscles through bodybuilding or weightlifting
• Experiencing a growth spurt
• Pregnancy (the risk increases if you are young)
• Had breast enlargement surgery
• Have a family history of stretch marks
• You have either Cushing or Marfan syndromes
• Take certain medications that increase your risk of developing stretch marks

Stretch marks are considered permanent skin imperfections.

The treatments available at Regen Clinic to help fade the appearance of stretch marks are:

• Rejuran®
• Profhilo
• Skinboosters
• BTX
• Fillers
• Secret RF™
• INDIBA®Deep Beauty
• New Doublo (MFU+RF)

Our doctor will discuss with you on the severity of your condition and your desired results, before deciding on the best stretch marks removal treatment option for you in Singapore.