How to Get Rid of Pregnancy Stretch Marks

Stretch marks are those long streaks that develop on the skin, when it is suddenly stretched. The rapid weight gain of pregnancy is one of the most common causes of stretch marks. In fact, between 50 and 90 percent of pregnant women experience stretch marks during pregnancy or after childbirth.

Stretch marks can occur on almost any body part, including the breasts, back, thighs and arms. But in the case of stretch marks caused by pregnancy, these unsightly lines typically develop on the abdomen or “belly”.

Until very recently there was little a woman could do to get rid of stretch marks. Countless home remedies and over-the-counter creams and ointments have proven useless at eliminating stretch marks – despite women spending millions on these products to try and restore their skin’s smooth appearance.

However, a new state-of-the-art technology – now available at SpaMedica in Grand Rapids – actually does minimize or eliminate the appearance of stretch marks. In this article we explain how Morpheu8 Radiofrequency Microneedling can help women get rid of pregnancy stretch marks.

Why Stretch Marks Develop During Pregnancy

Stretch marks are actually a type of scarring, which occurs when skin cannot resume its normal shape and appearance after a period of intense growth.

The skin consists of three primary layers. The middle layer – or “dermis” – contains connective tissue.  As the body gains weight, the skin must expand and the connecting fibers in the dermis are stretched. With weight gain over time, these fibers can slowly stretch to accommodate the growth.

But rapid growth or weight gain leads to sudden stretching of the connective fibers. And when the connective tissue is stretched beyond its elasticity limits stretch marks form.

While stretch marks typically start out as red – like most injuries to the skin – they eventually fade to a silvery, white, or glossy appearance. This is a result of the pale fat beneath the skin becoming visible instead of the usual, healthy blood vessels.

Morpheus8 Radiofrequency Microneedling Gets Rid of Stretch Marks

Thankfully, InMode – world leaders in aesthetic laser and radiofrequency technologies – have developed a treatment to get rid of stretch marks caused by pregnancy and weight gain. This state-of-the-art stretchmark treatment called Morpheus8 RF Microneedling is now available at SpaMedica in Grand Rapids.

In scientific terms, Morpheus8 RF microneedling Morpheus8 applies radiofrequency waves for deep fractional subdermal adipose remodeling. In layperson’s terms, this means that Morpheus8 applies a specific type of heat energy to the skin to help the body heal its own scar and stretchmark tissue.

Morpheus8 Gets Rid of Stretch Marks 2 Ways

Morpheus 8 stretchmark treatments combine two of the latest and most advanced skin resurfacing technologies – microneedling and radiofrequency – into a single treatment, to get rid of ugly and embarrassing stretch marks.

Microneedling is a procedure that is performed by inserting a network of tiny pins deep into the skin. This creates a network of invisible, virtually painless microscopic “wounds” that trigger the body’s natural healing process. As the body goes to work repairing these “injuries” the production of collagen and elastin is stimulated.  This renews and replenishes the skin cells, resulting in a diminished appearance of stretch marks and plumper, smoother, healthier skin.

Morheus8 is a unique microneedling treatment in that radiofrequency energy is radiated deep into the layers of the skin through the tiny microneedles.  The RF energy constricts the stretched skin and further stimulates the production of collagen and elastin – which repairs scars and produces fuller, tighter, more youthful skin.

This deep delivery of radiofrequency energy combined with microneedling leads to rapid and dramatic repair and reduction of stretch marks due to pregnancy and weight gain.

Advantages of RF Microneedling to Get Rid of Stretch Marks

Unlike most laser, radiofrequency energy is completely safe for all skin types and tones – even darker skin.

And, typically, only two to three sessions spaced around four weeks apart are needed to get rid of stretch marks with Morpheus8.  Women with more severe stretch marks, or skin that is less responsive, may need more treatments to completely get rid of pregnancy stretch marks.

Morpheus8 stretchmark treatments are also virtually pain-free, thanks to the application of topical anesthetic before the treatment. And, there is no downtime and patients are typically able to resume normal daily activities the same or next day.

Above all, because fractional radiofrequency microneedling delivers energy to the middle dermis layer of the skin area where it is most needed to treat stretch marks, reduction is dramatic with no damage to the top surface of the skin.

Get Rid of Pregnancy Stretch Marks – Grand Rapids

If you have unsightly stretch marks from pregnancy, call SpaMedica in Grand Rapids today to schedule your personal Morpheus8 radiofrequency microneedling consultation…and get your body and your confidence back!

Get Rid of Pregnancy Stretch Marks – Grand Rapids: (616) 888-3890