Author name: Dr. Sylvia Orasche

Stretch marks, medically known as striae distensae, are an aesthetic problem for many people that can affect their sense of well-being. Whether due to pregnancy, growth spurts during puberty or rapid weight changes: When the connective tissue is stretched beyond its limits, tears appear in the subcutaneous tissue. While these fine scars are absolutely harmless from a medical point of view, there is a great desire for visual improvement.