She Earned Her Stripes

Microneedling has been around, in some form or other, for over the last two decades; however, it’s used, and methods of delivery have changed and improved as time passes and cosmetic science evolves. These modern variations and new uses for Microneedling have made the treatment quickly become one of the top choices for those hoping to obtain healthier, more youthful looking skin – without having to undertake other invasive treatments. No matter how healthy you are, how many times you hit the gym every week, or how awesome your diet is – there will likely be some point in your life where you get a stretch mark or two…or ten. Unfortunately, the sad truth is that stretch marks are often inevitable. These stripes tell a story on every body so I encourage embracing them, however society has set unrealistic standards of beauty with having flawless smooth skin from head to toe which naturally is not easily attainable. Women are especially prone but men can get them too! Stretch marks commonly begin to manifest during puberty, while our bodies are growing and changing 🦋 They also tend to occur with rapid weight gain or pregnancy. Stretch marks occur when your skin is stretched by a rapid increase in growth. Though our skin contains a decent amount elasticity, when it is stretched too far, the body’s natural collagen production is disrupted, which leads to the formation of these scar-like fine lines we know as stretch marks. They can occur anywhere on the body, they are typically seen on your breasts, stomach, thighs, upper arms, and buttocks since these are all areas that are prone to rapid increase or decrease in size from weight gain/loss. The lines that occur with stretch marks are often raised, hardened in texture, and possess a different color pigmentation than the skin. The pigmentation of these lines can be white, light pink, grey, or purple. Since Microneedling can fill in fine lines, smooth out uneven textures, and reduce the discoloration that occurs with pigmentation issues – microneedling is definitely a great choice when looking for a simple and effective method of treating stretch marks. Add on to your next treatment; new ‘small area’ option for $75