Red V.S. White Stretch Marks
Did You Know?
Stretch marks impact 70 percent of females and 40 percent of males during their adolescence.
Human skin has three layers: the epidermis, the dermis, and the subcutis. Stretch marks develop on the dermis layer. This is the resilient middle layer that helps the skin retain its structure. When the layers of the dermis are torn or lose their elasticity, they can leave discolored scars or stretch marks.
What Are Red Stretch Marks?
Red or Purple Stretch Marks known as Striae Rubra, first appear as reddish or purplish lines on the skin. Their color stems from the visibility of underlying blood vessels through the thinned skin. Red stretch marks indicate recent stretching or tearing of the skin and may be accompanied by mild inflammation or itching. They are considered “fresh”, usually about less than a year old.
What Are White Stretch Marks?
White or Silver Stretch Marks known as Striae Alba, appear over time from the lack of pigmentation. Some people refer to these scars as “matured stretch marks”. The blood vessels eventually shrink, revealing only the fat beneath the skin, causing the red scars to fade to white. At this point, the collagen bundles and the elastin fibers can’t completely realign because there isn’t enough elastin production. They may appear slightly depressed or wrinkled.
Treating Red v.s. White Stretch Marks
While the Advanced Inkless Treatment can work for both types of stretch marks, its important to keep in mind that results will vary depending on melanin, texture, and time. Red stretch marks may require additional sessions as they are thinner in tissue and deeper. With red stretch marks, we are working to lighten the hyperpigmentation. White stretch marks have a loss in melanin, so they are easier to treat. With white stretch marks, we are activating melanin production to restore your natural skin color and improve texture.
You Don’t Have To Live With Stretch Marks Forever…
Red stretch marks should be a minimum of 3 months old. White stretch marks doesn’t matter the age. Skinceal’s Advanced Inkless Camouflage is a permanent solution to stretch marks. By creating micro trauma and depositing a blend of scar serums straight into the dermis of the stretch marks. You can use this treatment to make your skin more even toned and textured by increasing the production of collagen and elastin and helping the regrowth of skin.
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