Stretch marks develop when the dermal layers of the skin undergo significant stretching (too much or too quickly) and disrupt the connective tissue, such as collagen & elastic fibres. 

MetaDerm aims to rebuild these broken fibres using lasers & creams.

MetaDerm, being the best dermatology clinic in Chennai, has the widest array of lasers in any skin care clinic in Chennai. We utilize cutting-edge laser technology for stretch mark removal, offering our patients the highest quality dermatology services.

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We recommend the Vascular laser with gas cooling sprays at MetaDerm. This option is safe, comfortable, and more effective than gel-based treatments. Red (early) stretch marks react better to lasers, and our treatments can decrease their color and width within 3-5 sessions.

As stretch marks mature, they turn white and become more difficult to treat than red marks. The lasers we use in our professional stretch mark removal treatment include – 

• CO2 fractional for lighter skin types
• Microneedling RF Morpheus 8 for light to medium skin types
• Pico fractional laser for medium to dark skin types.

Despite using advanced technology, it typically takes about 3-5 sessions to improve older stretch marks by 30-70%. Session frequency depends on your skin tone.

Most treatments will require about 3-5 sessions. The sessions are scheduled depending on your skin tone and the colour of the stretch marks. The darker the skin tone, the more time and number of sessions you will require.

By applying laser light to targeted areas, we stimulate cells to produce new collagen effectively. This helps reduce discolouration and makes the skin appear smoother. With every session, the healthy skin will replace the stretch marks, causing them to fade gradually.

Vascular laser (red stretch marks) :

• Day 0-1 Mild to moderate bruising
• Day 1-5 Bruise fades. Takes more time for darker skin.

Microneedling (older white stretch marks) :

• Day 0-5 Compromised skin.
• Day 4-8 Healing with possible mild scabbing.

While retinol is commonly known, it is not recommended during pregnancy. You can use Niacinamide or vitamin B3 during pregnancy and start on retinol post-partum after consulting your dermatologist.

When it comes to effectively reducing stretch marks with creams instead of treatments, silicone-based topicals and Vitamin A derivatives work well. The latter diminishes the stretch marks by stimulating collagen production. However, the overall outcome depends on how old your stretch marks are and where they are located.

Dermatologists use microneedling in regular practice to effectively deliver ingredients to the skin or treat hair loss. Lasers stimulate collagen production using controlled heat, thus proving to be a better option for stretch marks than cold needles used in Microneedling. 

If you are not sure what fits your budget, you can book a consultation with MetaDerm – the best dermatology clinic for stretch mark removal in Chennai to identify what works best for you.

Laser takes more time to work on dark skin tones than light skin. So, darker skin types will need about 2 or 3 additional sessions to see results.

For ethnic skin – 

• It is quite natural to experience skin darkening for 2-10 weeks after laser treatment.
• Pico lasers are more effective in stretch mark removal for dark skin.  

Yes, you can tattoo over your stretch marks, but the edges may bleed or run. Consult your tattoo artist to hide the stretch marks within the main body of the tattoo to avoid the ink from spilling onto your normal scar-free skin.

Our team uses the latest technology and novel methods. Based on recent literature reports, we use the following combinations to give you better results:

• Microneedling and microneedling RF with Collagen-stimulating dermal fillers
• HIFU with Dermal fillers
• RF microneedling, laser therapies, and dermal fillers

Note: These treatments are mainly for research. They are very expensive and not feasible for clinical practice. 

We utilise microneedling or microneedling RF to deliver Calcium hydroxyapatite or poly-l-lactic acid fillers to the targeted areas and stimulate dermal collagen production. The entire process can take up to 3-4 months for optimal results. 

Complete removal of stretch marks is still a futuristic goal despite the very latest in laser technology. With existing technology, we can improve up to 75% of new stretch marks and up to 50-60% of old ones. As always, treatment outcomes vary from person to person, and we don’t give false assurances.