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"Intervention at this early stage
can improve their appearance in
both the short and long term," she
says.
As months and years go by, striae
mature and become hypopigment-
ed, making them lighter than a
woman's natural skin tone, and they
begin to look white, wrinkled and
atrophic, or depressed.
"At this stage, resurfacing lasers
or micro-needling can be effective,"
she says.
But it's a remedy that requires
multiple treatments, and the out-
come is varied, depending on the
individual.
Lin emphasizes that stretch marks
are a natural part of the skin and not
a cause for concern.
"They are a record of the beauti-
ful journey of pregnancy and of the
enormous lengths your body goes
through to produce the miracle of a
new life," she says.
If a woman is motivated to find
ways to prevent and treat striae,
however, she suggests getting an
evaluation by a board-certified
dermatologist and learning all she
can, so she will have guidance on
her journey. n
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'They are a record
of the beautiful
journey of
pregnancy and of the
enormous lengths
your body goes
through to produce
the miracle
of a new life.'
– Dr. Elaine Lin,
a dermatologist at Dermatology
Consultants of Marin
(707) 708-4800
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
266 Coddingtown Center
Santa Rosa
(415) 924-2500
Corte Madera, CA 94925
47 Tamal Vista Blvd, Suite G
Corte Madera
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