Stretch marks on your butt, also called “striae” amount to tearing of the deeper layers of the skin called the dermis. When the dermis tears, a stretched, thinned-out look that can also be lighter or darker than the surrounding skin results.
Scar Topics
The Atrophic Scar: How To Get Rid Of (User-Friendly Guide)
An atrophic scar is one that is generally sunken, pitted, or indented. These scars are the polar opposite of the other major scar category, hypertrophic scars, which are raised above skin level. The most common cause for atrophic scars is acne. Other causes include chickenpox, surgery (especially shave excisions), and injury.
Lasers To Remove Scars: Is It Right For Your Scar Type?
Using lasers to remove scars has become a mainstay in the treatment of multiple types of scars. Laser scar treatments have been shown to improve the appearance of existing scars. Lasers have also been shown to help optimize surgical scarring. In addition to the cosmetic benefits of laser scar removal, treatments can also help to […]
The Nose Piercing Bump: How To Get Rid Of It (Quickly)
With nose piercings, the vast majority heal smoothly and without issues. But several problems can arise that result in a nose piercing bump. Understanding what type of bump you have is the key to getting rid of it. The Nose Piercing Keloid A dreaded type of nose piercing bump is a keloid. Keloids are an […]
Subcision Of Acne Scars: Cost, Results, Complications
Subcision is an acronym for Subcutaneous Incisionless Surgery. Subcision of acne scars makes use of a needle that is inserted into the skin below an atrophic acne scar. The needle tip is maneuvered so as to disrupt fibrous tissue bands below the scar that give atrophic scars their characteristic indented look. How Subcision Of Acne […]
Chemical Peels For Acne Scars: Cost, Results, Who Can’t Get It
Chemical peels for acne scars make use of a chemical agent to exfoliate the skin and promote collagen production. When a chemical peel is applied to the skin, a controlled burn is created to the upper skin layers. This causes the skin to slough and stimulates collagen and hyaluronic acid production. The overall result is […]
PRP For Acne Scars: Cost, How Does It Work? Pictures
PRP stands for Platelet Rich Plasma. PRP for acne scars makes use of a person’s own blood. The medical team then uses a centrifuge to spin the blood that has been collected in a vial at high speeds. This causes the blood to separate into layers, one of which is rich in blood cells called […]
Micro Needling For Acne Scars: Cost, Results, Candidates
Micro needling for acne scars induces collagen production to improve the appearance of atrophic acne scars. Multiple tiny pokes are made into the skin causing controlled injury. The healing of these penetrating injuries creates collagen within indented, sunken acne scars. Microneedling for acne scars is also referred to as dermaroller therapy and collagen induction therapy […]
Microdermabrasion For Acne Scars: Cost, Effectiveness, Risks
Microdermabrasion for acne scars rejuvenates the skin to reduce visible scarring. With microdermabrasion for acne, only the most upper layers of the skin are removed. This promotes exfoliation and the regeneration of a rejuvenated, smoother skin surface. Microdermabrasion for acne is sometimes referred to as “skin polishing”. How Does Microdermabrasion For Acne Scars Work? One […]