How to remove and eliminate stretch marks from obesity

Stretch marks are typically caused by rapid weight gain, decreased skin elasticity, genetic factors, hormonal changes, or medication side effects. To remove stretch marks, medical aesthetic treatments such as microneedling, Thermage, photorejuvenation, radiofrequency therapy, and fractional laser can be effective.

Rapid weight gain can lead to stretch marks when body weight increases quickly in a short period, causing excessive stretching of the skin and resulting in stretch marks. In such cases, it's important to control weight and reduce intake of high-sugar, high-fat foods such as fried chicken, fried dough sticks (youtiao), and hamburgers. Stretch marks due to reduced skin elasticity may result from increased bone, muscle, and fat growth that causes skin fibers to break and elasticity to decline. Regular skin massage and moisturizing care are recommended. Genetically influenced stretch marks often occur when family members have them, increasing an individual’s likelihood of developing them. These can generally be improved with aesthetic treatments like photorejuvenation or fractional laser. Hormonal changes—such as excessive hormone secretion—can affect skin elasticity and stability, leading to stretch marks. In these cases, long-term use of certain medications should be avoided under medical guidance.

Illustration of stretch marks:

Analysis of stretch mark removal treatments:

When choosing a specific treatment, personal circumstances, skin type, therapeutic needs, and professional medical advice should be comprehensively considered. Additionally, selecting a reputable hospital and qualified physician is crucial to ensuring treatment effectiveness and minimizing risks.