Stretch Marks

Stretch marks are streaks or lines on the skin caused by rapid stretching, often due to pregnancy or weight changes.

Stretch Marks

Stretch marks are streaks or lines on the skin caused by rapid stretching, often due to pregnancy or weight changes.

Stretch Marks

Stretch marks are streaks or lines on the skin caused by rapid stretching, often due to pregnancy or weight changes.

Stretch Marks

Stretch marks are streaks or lines on the skin caused by rapid stretching, often due to pregnancy or weight changes.

Stretch Marks

Stretch marks are streaks or lines on the skin caused by rapid stretching, often due to pregnancy or weight changes.

All you need to know

What are Stretch Marks?

Stretch marks are a type of scar that appear as textured or discoloured lines on the skin. Their appearance varies depending on skin tone, skin health, and the affected area, but they typically look like indented streaks.

They are most common on the stomach, breasts, upper arms, thighs, and buttocks. While completely harmless, stretch marks can sometimes feel itchy, sore, or uncomfortable.

What Causes Stretch Marks?

Stretch marks develop when the skin stretches or shrinks rapidly, causing collagen and elastin fibres to rupture.

The most common causes include:/p>

  • Rapid weight gain or loss

  • Pregnancy

  • Puberty-related growth spurts

  • Long-term use of steroid creams

Stretch marks can also be genetic, meaning if a close family member has them, you may be more likely to develop them. While they are harmless, in rare cases, they can be a symptom of Cushing’s syndrome.

All you need to know

What are Stretch Marks?

Stretch marks are a type of scar that appear as textured or discoloured lines on the skin. Their appearance varies depending on skin tone, skin health, and the affected area, but they typically look like indented streaks.

They are most common on the stomach, breasts, upper arms, thighs, and buttocks. While completely harmless, stretch marks can sometimes feel itchy, sore, or uncomfortable.

What Causes Stretch Marks?

Stretch marks develop when the skin stretches or shrinks rapidly, causing collagen and elastin fibres to rupture.

The most common causes include:/p>

  • Rapid weight gain or loss

  • Pregnancy

  • Puberty-related growth spurts

  • Long-term use of steroid creams

Stretch marks can also be genetic, meaning if a close family member has them, you may be more likely to develop them. While they are harmless, in rare cases, they can be a symptom of Cushing’s syndrome.

All you need to know

What are Stretch Marks?

Stretch marks are a type of scar that appear as textured or discoloured lines on the skin. Their appearance varies depending on skin tone, skin health, and the affected area, but they typically look like indented streaks.

They are most common on the stomach, breasts, upper arms, thighs, and buttocks. While completely harmless, stretch marks can sometimes feel itchy, sore, or uncomfortable.

What Causes Stretch Marks?

Stretch marks develop when the skin stretches or shrinks rapidly, causing collagen and elastin fibres to rupture.

The most common causes include:/p>

  • Rapid weight gain or loss

  • Pregnancy

  • Puberty-related growth spurts

  • Long-term use of steroid creams

Stretch marks can also be genetic, meaning if a close family member has them, you may be more likely to develop them. While they are harmless, in rare cases, they can be a symptom of Cushing’s syndrome.

All you need to know

What are Stretch Marks?

Stretch marks are a type of scar that appear as textured or discoloured lines on the skin. Their appearance varies depending on skin tone, skin health, and the affected area, but they typically look like indented streaks.

They are most common on the stomach, breasts, upper arms, thighs, and buttocks. While completely harmless, stretch marks can sometimes feel itchy, sore, or uncomfortable.

What Causes Stretch Marks?

Stretch marks develop when the skin stretches or shrinks rapidly, causing collagen and elastin fibres to rupture.

The most common causes include:/p>

  • Rapid weight gain or loss

  • Pregnancy

  • Puberty-related growth spurts

  • Long-term use of steroid creams

Stretch marks can also be genetic, meaning if a close family member has them, you may be more likely to develop them. While they are harmless, in rare cases, they can be a symptom of Cushing’s syndrome.

All you need to know

What are Stretch Marks?

Stretch marks are a type of scar that appear as textured or discoloured lines on the skin. Their appearance varies depending on skin tone, skin health, and the affected area, but they typically look like indented streaks.

They are most common on the stomach, breasts, upper arms, thighs, and buttocks. While completely harmless, stretch marks can sometimes feel itchy, sore, or uncomfortable.

What Causes Stretch Marks?

Stretch marks develop when the skin stretches or shrinks rapidly, causing collagen and elastin fibres to rupture.

The most common causes include:/p>

  • Rapid weight gain or loss

  • Pregnancy

  • Puberty-related growth spurts

  • Long-term use of steroid creams

Stretch marks can also be genetic, meaning if a close family member has them, you may be more likely to develop them. While they are harmless, in rare cases, they can be a symptom of Cushing’s syndrome.

Your Questions Answered

What are the different colours of stretch marks?

The colour of stretch marks varies based on skin tone, health, and the affected area. They can range from pink, purple, and red to dark brown or light grey.

Where do stretch marks form on the body?

Stretch marks occur when the skin stretches or shrinks too quickly, damaging collagen and elastin fibres. This commonly happens on the stomach, thighs, hips, upper arms, and buttocks.

Is there a way to prevent stretch marks?

While completely preventing stretch marks isn’t always possible, you can reduce the risk by: Managing weight changes gradually to avoid abrupt skin stretching. Staying hydrated, as dry skin is more prone to stretch marks.

Do stretch marks go away completely?

Most fade over time, but some may not disappear entirely. We offer two treatments to reduce their appearance: RF Microneedling encourages faster skin healing by delivering radio frequency heat through tiny needles. Alma iPixel Laser Treatment removes the top layer of skin, boosting collagen production and improving texture and pigmentation.

Why do I have stretch marks after losing weight?

Rapid weight loss can weaken skin structure, causing collagen and elastin fibres to break down. As these heal, stretch marks may form.

What are the different colours of stretch marks?

The colour of stretch marks varies based on skin tone, health, and the affected area. They can range from pink, purple, and red to dark brown or light grey.

Where do stretch marks form on the body?

Stretch marks occur when the skin stretches or shrinks too quickly, damaging collagen and elastin fibres. This commonly happens on the stomach, thighs, hips, upper arms, and buttocks.

Is there a way to prevent stretch marks?

While completely preventing stretch marks isn’t always possible, you can reduce the risk by: Managing weight changes gradually to avoid abrupt skin stretching. Staying hydrated, as dry skin is more prone to stretch marks.

Do stretch marks go away completely?

Most fade over time, but some may not disappear entirely. We offer two treatments to reduce their appearance: RF Microneedling encourages faster skin healing by delivering radio frequency heat through tiny needles. Alma iPixel Laser Treatment removes the top layer of skin, boosting collagen production and improving texture and pigmentation.

Why do I have stretch marks after losing weight?

Rapid weight loss can weaken skin structure, causing collagen and elastin fibres to break down. As these heal, stretch marks may form.

What are the different colours of stretch marks?

The colour of stretch marks varies based on skin tone, health, and the affected area. They can range from pink, purple, and red to dark brown or light grey.

Where do stretch marks form on the body?

Stretch marks occur when the skin stretches or shrinks too quickly, damaging collagen and elastin fibres. This commonly happens on the stomach, thighs, hips, upper arms, and buttocks.

Is there a way to prevent stretch marks?

While completely preventing stretch marks isn’t always possible, you can reduce the risk by: Managing weight changes gradually to avoid abrupt skin stretching. Staying hydrated, as dry skin is more prone to stretch marks.

Do stretch marks go away completely?

Most fade over time, but some may not disappear entirely. We offer two treatments to reduce their appearance: RF Microneedling encourages faster skin healing by delivering radio frequency heat through tiny needles. Alma iPixel Laser Treatment removes the top layer of skin, boosting collagen production and improving texture and pigmentation.

Why do I have stretch marks after losing weight?

Rapid weight loss can weaken skin structure, causing collagen and elastin fibres to break down. As these heal, stretch marks may form.

What are the different colours of stretch marks?

The colour of stretch marks varies based on skin tone, health, and the affected area. They can range from pink, purple, and red to dark brown or light grey.

Where do stretch marks form on the body?

Stretch marks occur when the skin stretches or shrinks too quickly, damaging collagen and elastin fibres. This commonly happens on the stomach, thighs, hips, upper arms, and buttocks.

Is there a way to prevent stretch marks?

While completely preventing stretch marks isn’t always possible, you can reduce the risk by: Managing weight changes gradually to avoid abrupt skin stretching. Staying hydrated, as dry skin is more prone to stretch marks.

Do stretch marks go away completely?

Most fade over time, but some may not disappear entirely. We offer two treatments to reduce their appearance: RF Microneedling encourages faster skin healing by delivering radio frequency heat through tiny needles. Alma iPixel Laser Treatment removes the top layer of skin, boosting collagen production and improving texture and pigmentation.

Why do I have stretch marks after losing weight?

Rapid weight loss can weaken skin structure, causing collagen and elastin fibres to break down. As these heal, stretch marks may form.

What are the different colours of stretch marks?

The colour of stretch marks varies based on skin tone, health, and the affected area. They can range from pink, purple, and red to dark brown or light grey.

Where do stretch marks form on the body?

Stretch marks occur when the skin stretches or shrinks too quickly, damaging collagen and elastin fibres. This commonly happens on the stomach, thighs, hips, upper arms, and buttocks.

Is there a way to prevent stretch marks?

While completely preventing stretch marks isn’t always possible, you can reduce the risk by: Managing weight changes gradually to avoid abrupt skin stretching. Staying hydrated, as dry skin is more prone to stretch marks.

Do stretch marks go away completely?

Most fade over time, but some may not disappear entirely. We offer two treatments to reduce their appearance: RF Microneedling encourages faster skin healing by delivering radio frequency heat through tiny needles. Alma iPixel Laser Treatment removes the top layer of skin, boosting collagen production and improving texture and pigmentation.

Why do I have stretch marks after losing weight?

Rapid weight loss can weaken skin structure, causing collagen and elastin fibres to break down. As these heal, stretch marks may form.

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Book a consultation at CurrentBody Skin: The Clinic and start your journey towards radiant skin and optimal wellness today.

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34 London Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7DZ

© 2025 CurrentBody Skin. All rights reserved.

34 London Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7DZ

© 2025 CurrentBody Skin. All rights reserved.

34 London Road, Alderley Edge, Cheshire, SK9 7DZ

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