Skin Care
Microneedling for Stretch Marks: How It Works and Why It's Effective
19 Jan 2025
7 min read
Stretch marks form when skin stretches too quickly, causing tiny tears in the dermis. Up to 80% of people get stretch marks in their lifetime due to puberty, weight changes, hormones, or genetics. Pregnancy is a major trigger, with 8 in 10 women experiencing them.
Fresh stretch marks appear pink, red, or purple before fading to silver or white. They’re most common on the stomach, bum, thighs, and arms. While stretch marks are completely harmless, many people want to reduce their appearance.
RF microneedling is a popular, minimally invasive treatment that helps soften stretch marks. At CurrentBody Skin: The Clinic, award-winning aesthetician William Foley and senior master aesthetician Julia Stachowicz have seen great results—and they’re sharing their expert advice.
What is Stretch Mark Microneedling?
Radio frequency microneedling for stretch marks is a painless, clinically proven treatment for fading stretch marks by boosting collagen and elastin.
Tiny microneedles create micro-injuries on the skin's surface, triggering the body's natural healing processes, while radio frequency energy tightens and remodels deeper layers, improving texture and plumpness.
At CurrentBody Skin: The Clinic, our experts use the Sylfirm X, the world's first dual-wave RF microneedling device, to precisely target stretch marks. Julia explains that the treatment is suitable for all skin types and tones, as “unlike lasers, radio frequency heat does not affect melanin production, therefore there is no risk of hyperpigmentation,”
For the best results, Julia recommends treating fresh stretch marks early. But she also reminds patients:
“Stretch marks are part of your story. They are there because you are a mum, because of your weight loss journey, because of the illness that you overcame… They remind us of the strength within us and of what we’ve been through.”
Which Areas Does It Treat?
Thigh Area
Legs
Stomach
Arms
Breasts
Lower Back
Outer Hips
Knees
How Effective is Stretch Mark Removal by Microneedling?
RF microneedling helps scars and stretch marks fade away, leaving your skin looking plumper and smoother. Results can last for years, but external factors will have an impact on the exact timeline.
Above all, treatment can boost your confidence tenfold.
Julia says “I had a patient with two children, and she came to see me after her second daughter was born. I recommended a bespoke treatment plan tailored to my patient’s specific needs, which included a combination of radio frequency microneedling and laser therapy. The results changed her life. Her daughter told me that her mummy was so much happier when she played with them on the beach.”
What’s Different About the CurrentBody Skin: The Clinic Approach?
CurrentBody Skin: The Clinic is the first clinic to give you a holistic approach to your health. We don’t just perform the treatment and send you on your way - we are here for every step of the journey.
William explains “it begins with a thorough assessment, where I evaluate how long the patient has had the stretch marks and check for any medical considerations. The treatment plan typically consists of a series of three sessions spaced two weeks apart, utilising different needle depths and energy settings tailored to their needs.”
William then recommends The CurrentBody Skin Experience, a bespoke plan which combines in-clinic treatments and advanced at-home care, to deliver skincare results like never before.
In this case, William would recommend LED light therapy “I always tell my patients to try using an LED mask about three days after treatment.” The LED Light Therapy Face Mask: Series 2 uses red, near-infrared and new deep near-infrared wavelengths that work beneath the skin to renew your complexion.
Can I Perform Microneedling for Stretch Marks At Home?
Radio frequency microneedling should be performed by a qualified practitioner. At CurrentBody Skin: The Clinic our experienced experts are specially trained to use the Sylfirm X to perform the treatment, making sure it is painless for you.
Is there anything else you can do to boost your results at home?
As well as at-home LED sessions, William recommends you invest in vitamin C and tretinoin-infused skincare to keep boosting your skin’s collagen between appointments. Supplements can also help. “I recommend that patients take a hydrolyzed collagen peptide supplement to support improvement from the inside out, which can also benefit the appearance of stretch marks.”
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