Stretch marks, or Striae as referred in dermatology, is a form of scarring when skin was pulled and tissues were torn and scarred, especially during pregnancy. They started out to be deep red/purple in color and gradually fade to a white or silvery color.
While stretch marks can be minimized at the initial stage by adequate moisturizing of skin, later stage stretch marks are more challenging to treat.
Dr. Phoebus Wong offers both topical and laser treatment to effectively improve conditions of stretch marks.
The following treatments can help to improve stretch marks: