Stretchmarks

Stretch marks or striae are a form of scarring.

They are caused by tearing of the dermis. 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 or muscle building). Stretch marks occur in the dermis, the resilient middle layer that helps the skin retain its shape.

Stretch marks can appear anywhere on the body, but are most likely to appear in places where larger amounts of fat are stored. The glucocorticoid hormones responsible for the development of stretch marks affect the epidermis by preventing the fibroblasts from forming collagen and elastin fibers, necessary to keep rapidly growing skin taut. This creates a lack of supportive material, as the skin is stretched and leads to dermal and epidermal tearing.

Stretch marks can be treated using skin abrasion treatment technology. A superficial abrasion of the skin tissue triggers the body’s own natural repair mechanism which stimulates the production of new collagen and elastin fibres. Consequently skin abrasion technology can have a remarkable softening action on stretchmarks. Although unlikely to completely remove the stretch marks a course of skin abrasion treatments should certainly cause stretch marks to significantly fade. Generally the newer the stretch mark the greater will be the response to skin abrasion treatments.

Microdermabrasion uses silicon carbide heads which exfoliate the top layer of skin leaving the skin clear and smooth. At the same time micro-pulses transmited by the hand piece massage the skin, improving circulation and stimulates collagen to firm and tone.

Ultimate Healing Treatment

The Microdermabrasion

The Wrinkle Comb

30 minute treatment

30 minute treatment

15 minutes treatment

• Good for: acne / bleemishes / scarring / stretchmarks / pigmentation / sun damage
• Cleanse and Tone
• Obital microdermabrasion
• Light therapy
• Enhanced tissue repair
• Wrinkle comb on whole face
• Lymphatic drainage massage

£30 per treatment

Good for reducing skin imperfection such as pigmentation; age spots; fine wrinkles.

• Cleanse and Tone
• 20 minutes treating the face and neck
• Including light therapy
• Lymphatic drainage massage

£40 for full face
£20 for part face

The wrinkle comb's specific wavelengths of light and high frequency electrical stimulation causes a slight oedema(redness) and tissue inflamation - this action pumps out deep lines or wrinkles and triggers tissue repair and healing.
The red light therapy will speed up cell renewal, stimulate collagen, wound healing, increases circulation. The blue light therapy smoothing and calming, power antiseptic, kills acne bacteria, cools down inflamation

• Cleanse and Tone
• 15 minute treatment with light therepy
• Lymphatic drainage massage

£10 per treatment

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