Stretch marks are REALLY common. They are basically tears or thinning of the deeper layers of the skin, dermis, cause by stretching due to weight gain, pregnancy, or rapid growth. A lot depends on skin quality and your genetics. Some people are blessed with amazing taught skin and some people have skin that is predisposed to stretch marks. Preventing or minimizing stretch marks with consistent skin care; especially during pregnancy or growth can help. Products that moisturize and hydrate the skin are best. If you have stretch marks these can be improved. Red or purple stretch marks are most visible and can be improve with Broadband Light (BBL) therapy. White stretchmarks respond to resurfacing modalities such as microneedling with PRP or a fractionated laser like the new Moxi. It is important not to be too aggressive with laser treatments off the face as healing is different in those areas. Also, plan on several treatment sessions to see improvement. #scitonmoxi #microneedling #stretchmarks #fraxellaser #bbl #photofacial (at EpiCentre Skin Care & Laser Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGCyfViHCET/?igshid=18z1lmm4hz11v