Stretch Mark Removal

Stretch mark treatments work in different ways. Some use fine needles to stimulate skin repair, while others add radiofrequency heat or use laser energy.

The aim is to improve skin texture and make stretch marks less noticeable. No treatment can reliably remove them completely.

Dermapen Microneedling

Dermapen uses fine needles to create tiny, controlled punctures in the skin. These stimulate the skin’s repair response and collagen production, which may help improve the texture and visibility of stretch marks.

Standard Dermapen microneedling uses needles without radiofrequency heat. Improvement develops gradually, and a course of treatment may be recommended.

Morpheus8 Body

Morpheus8 Body is a specific type of radiofrequency microneedling. It combines fine needles with radiofrequency energy to treat tissue beneath the skin’s surface.

It may be considered when stretch marks are accompanied by concerns about skin texture or looseness. Your practitioner will assess these concerns separately and explain what treatment could achieve for each.

Morpheus8 is not a laser. Its suitability depends on your skin, the treatment area and the settings used. Treatment aims to improve the appearance of stretch marks.

iPixel laser resurfacing

iPixel uses fractional laser energy to treat tiny areas of skin while leaving surrounding skin between those points intact. This creates controlled microscopic areas of skin injury, encouraging healing and collagen renewal.

For stretch marks, the aim is to improve uneven texture and make the marks less noticeable.

What causes stretch marks?

Stretch marks can develop during:

Pregnancy, as the body changes and the skin stretches.
Puberty, particularly during rapid growth.
Significant weight changes, including weight gain or weight loss.
Rapid muscle growth, which can stretch the skin.

Hormones and family history can influence whether you develop stretch marks. Long-term use of certain corticosteroid medicines can also contribute.

Stretch marks can affect people of different ages, body shapes and skin tones.

What is the difference between red and white stretch marks?

Newer stretch marks may look pink, red, purple or brown, depending on your skin tone. They can sometimes feel itchy or slightly raised.

Older stretch marks usually become paler and may look white or silvery, with a slightly sunken texture.

Your practitioner will assess both colour and texture when discussing treatment. Improving an indentation and addressing a colour difference are different treatment goals.

Recovery depends on the treatment, its intensity and the size of the area treated. Microneedling can leave the skin temporarily red, sensitive or swollen; laser resurfacing may also cause peeling or crusting.

Follow the aftercare instructions provided for your treatment. These should explain how to cleanse and protect the skin, which skincare products to pause, and when to resume exercise, swimming and other activities.

Protect treated skin from sun exposure and avoid picking or scratching while it heals.