Stretch Mark Reduction (Microneedling)

This treatment uses microneedling to improve the texture and appearance of stretch marks, creating controlled micro-injuries that prompt the skin to rebuild collagen and resurface. At Dermaestet it targets stretch marks on areas such as the buttocks, legs, arms and back — marks that often follow puberty, pregnancy, rapid muscle growth or weight change. Because the skin remodels gradually, the clinic offers it as a course of three, with results building over the weeks afterward; it is performed under local numbing.

Stretch marks (striae) form when the skin is stretched faster than it can adapt — during puberty, pregnancy, rapid muscle gain or sudden weight change — causing the dermis to tear and heal with altered texture and colour, ranging from purple and red when new to brown and white when mature. Microneedling improves them by creating a controlled pattern of tiny micro-channels in the skin with fine needles; this triggers the body's natural repair response, stimulating new collagen and elastin and resurfacing the area, so over time the marks become smoother, less indented and better blended with the surrounding skin. At Dermaestet the treatment is offered for the resurfacing and rejuvenation of skin and the reduction of stretch marks and improvement of skin texture, on areas most prone to striae such as the thighs, abdomen, buttocks and arms. A session takes around thirty minutes and is performed under local numbing for comfort; the practitioner passes the microneedling device across the affected area. Afterward the skin is pink and may feel warm or slightly rough for a day or two as it recovers, with sun protection important during healing. Because collagen rebuilds gradually and stretch marks are stubborn, a course of treatments gives the best result, and the clinic prices a package of three; newer (red or purple) stretch marks generally respond better than older white ones. The treatment suits adults wanting to soften the appearance and texture of stretch marks; it cannot erase them entirely but can make them considerably less noticeable. It is avoided over active skin infection and during pregnancy, and suitability and realistic expectations are confirmed at consultation.