The skin problems caused by the elasticity of skin tissue are common problems for many women. With the right strategy, it is possible to minimize the appearance of stretch marks. Even if we haven’t yet found a method to prevent the stretch marks, we have some technologies that can reduce the appearance of red or purple from blood vessels seen through the skin. 

Stretch marks on your inner thighs occur naturally. They form in the middle layer of your skin after being stretched too far. When the connective fibers of your skin stretch too much, they can tear and leave a mark. This new scar may initially appear as red or purple from blood vessels seen through the skin. Over time, your stretch marks may fade into a silver or white hue and become more difficult to treat.

Stretch marks often fade from red or purple to white or silver on their own. You can also treat your stretch marks while they’re red to make their appearance fade.

What Causes Stretch Marks?

Some common causes of inner-thigh stretch marks include weight gain, muscle gain, weight lifting, puberty, rapid growth, pregnancy, genetics etc.

There are also some medical conditions linked to these marks: Hormonal imbalance, steroid use, corticosteroid creams, Cushing’s syndrome, Marfan syndrome

  • Collagen changes; When the tissue beneath the skin is stretched, the collagen balance is broken and the stretch marks occur.
  • Tissue changes; Skin texture consists of collagen layers, stretch marks may cause problems in the skin and leave scars-like marks. As a result, the skin becomes sensitive or thinner, the light reflections make the marks appear white.
  • Hormone disorder; stretch marks are also linked to the ‘glucocorticoid’ hormone. During pregnancy, both hormones and weight gain can cause the formation of cracks in the abdomen, neck, and breasts.

How To Prevent Stretch Marks?

Stretch marks appear on men and women of all ages, sizes, and skin types. They do not cause pain or health problems, but some people are bothered by their appearance. People often wonder how to prevent stretch marks from forming. One of the most helpful things you can do to prevent stretch marks, whether you’re pregnant or not, is to maintain a healthy weight. Drinking enough water may help keep your skin hydrated and soft. Eating foods rich in C, E, zinc and soak up some vitamin D. Brushing the skin also may help. In another word, increased blood circulation can prevent the generation of stretch marks.

There Are Two Types of Stretch Marks

Stretch marks vary in color depending on how old they are. They can also vary in size. In the earlier stages, marks on your inner thighs may appear as red or purple. When skin from your middle layer tears, the area becomes thinner. The mark may be red because you can now see blood vessels beneath your skin. These blood vessels make it easier to treat stretch marks during this stage.

Over time, your blood vessels will narrow and cause your stretch marks to change color. Marks that were once red may turn skin-colored, silver or white. These stretch marks are more difficult to treat.

How Does Icon Laser Help To Reduce Stretch Marks?

The Icon laser treatments for stretch marks utilizes fractional laser technology to deliver specialized pulses of energy into your skin and targeting your unwanted stretch marks (as well as pigment, wrinkles, and scars) without causing harm to the surrounding skin. Once the energy is absorbed into the skin your body’s natural healing process will begin creating new, healthy skin in the area that was treated. Over the next few weeks, you will see continued improvement in both the coloration and smoothness of your skin. After 4-6 sessions of Icon Laser treatment, you will see results in both the tone and texture of your skin, leaving you with the skin you’ve been wanting.

Dr. Buket Yıldırım

Content Author and Medical Review

Dr. Buket Yıldırım Medical Aesthetics Physician

Dr. Buket Yıldırım graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1995. In 2004 Dr. Yıldırım completed the Turkish Ministry of Health’s medical aesthetics training and certification programme and began working in the field of aesthetics and cosmetology.

Seeing patients in private practice since 2012, Dr. Buket Yıldırım continues this work together with the clinic team at Next Level Loft Offices in Çankaya, Ankara.

The Stretch Marks Treatment content was prepared by Dr. Buket Yıldırım and reviewed for medical accuracy.

Last medical review: . This page is for information only and does not replace medical advice.

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