What causes stretch marks?

Stretch marks are caused by rapid growth or stretching which pulls the tissue under the skin. Although your skin is usually fairly elastic, when it’s overstretched the normal production of collagen (the major protein that makes up the connective tissue in your skin) is disrupted and small scars called stretch marks can appear.

Stretch marks are a normal part of puberty for most people. As you grow or gain weight quickly you can get stretch marks and most women get them at some point on the breasts, thighs, hips, and rear. Many women also get them during pregnancy.

While they’re more common in girls, men can get stretch marks too, particularly if they are overweight. At first, stretch marks may show up as indented reddish or purplish lines that have a different texture to the surrounding skin. Stretch marks often turn lighter or into finer white lines that usually fade and become less noticeable over time. If you want to get rid of them right now, then make an appointment at totalcare.

The experts recommend:

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Vitapeel ION is perfect for stretch marks. It’s advanced microdermabrasion removes the raised ridges and speeds up tissue replacement. It dramatically erases signs of aging and stimulates the growth of fresh cells. It also has a red light which has been proven by NASA research in stimulating fresh cells and improving over all skin health and balance.  The microcurrent will lift and firm loose skin.

By incorporating the body feature of Vital O2, pure oxygen painlessly pushes endocomestic stretch mark serum deep into your skin to promote collagen and elastin synthesis. It smoothes out stretch marks, stimulates cellular renewal and the skins natural repair process.

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