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Signs and Symptoms
Stretch marks are a type of scarring that can occur anywhere on the body, but typically occur on the stomach, hips, lower back, thighs, breasts, and upper arms. These streak-like scars vary in size and quantity, and can range in colour from white to pink and red to purple.
While they don’t tend to cause pain, they can be a source of discomfort and embarrassment due to their unsightly appearance, leading many to seek out an effective stretch mark treatment in Melbourne. Although stretch marks can fade over time, they won’t disappear naturally. Fortunately, professional stretch mark removal can be successful and effective in helping to minimise their appearance.
Causes
These marks seem to occur when the skin is rapidly stretched, causing the dermis to tear and separate. This rapid stretching can be attributed to changes in weight or rapid growth, which may occur during
- Puberty
- Weight gain.
- Pregnancy – this usually occurs during the last trimester, with marks forming on the stomach, hips, breasts and thighs.
- Bodybuilding – Due to the rapid growth of muscle mass.
They may also appear after you have lost weight and toned up your body.
