Microneedling · 3 min read ·
Can stretch marks be improved?
New red marks respond better than older silver ones. What clinic treatments can do.
Quick answer: Stretch marks can be softened, especially when they are newer, with microneedling and good skincare, though they rarely disappear completely.
Red versus silver
Newer red marks are more responsive than older white ones.
Microneedling
SkinPen stimulates collagen in the marks over a course.
At home
Retinoids help newer marks, but avoid them in pregnancy.
Expectations
Expect improvement, not erasure.
Common questions
How many sessions?
Usually three or more, a month apart.
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Written by the Skin Deep Aesthetics clinical team, 6 Carlisle Road, Derry. This article is general information, not medical advice. Book a consultation for advice about your own skin.
