Stretch marks are a type of scar that forms when the skin stretches or shrinks rapidly. This sudden change can cause the collagen and elastin, which support the skin, to rupture. As the skin heals, stretch marks become visible.
Growth spurts during adolescence
Pregnancy
Rapid weight loss or gain
Weight training that results in rapid muscle growth
Dr. Gunjan Gangaraju treats stretch marks using a combination of laser therapy and other treatments to achieve the best results.