Stretch marks or striae, as they are called in dermatology, are a form of scarring on the skin with an off-color hue. Stretch marks are often the result of the rapid stretching of the skin associated with rapid growth (common in puberty) or weight gain (e.g. pregnancy, muscle building, or rapid gain of fat) or in some cases, severe pulling force on skin that overcomes the dermis' elasticity. Stretch marks may also be influenced by hormonal changes associated with puberty, pregnancy, muscle building and hormone replacement therapy. Several procedures could be helpful in diminishing stretch marks:

1)      Fractional laser

2)      Chemical peeling

3)      Microdermabrasion

4)      Mesotherapy