This article will discuss whether skin needling can help remove or reduce stretch marks.
Stretch marks are actually scars where the skin has become overstretched and torn.
This disrupts the normal production of collagen, which is a type of protein that supports the skin.
They can be caused by pregnancy, weight gain, weight lifting, growth spurts, and less commonly from medical issues.
They are actually very common and appear as red or purple lines on the body.
Skin needling (also known as collagen induction therapy, micro-needling, and dermarolling) is an effective treatment that can help remove or reduce stretch marks.
The treatment works by renewing the epidermis, which is the outer layer of the skin.
It involves using a roller with many needles and making slight punctures to the surface of the skin.
By performing this minor damage to the skin, it activates the body's natural healing abilities, which creates more collagen and helps smooth them out.
Melanin is also produced, which helps to provide a more natural tone to them.
After each skin needling session, your skin will usually be red for up to a week.
You may see an improvement from just one session, but deeper scars usually require a number of sessions for visible improvement.
You must wait a number of weeks between sessions for the skin to heal.
The results of skin needling vary depending on the age and severity of the damage.
Skin needling is effective at removing or reducing stretch marks, and may require some patience over a number of weeks or months to see visible improvement.