Stretch marks occur when the skin is stretched too far over a very short period of time, leaving noticeable lines upon the surface of the skin. This can happen during puberty, a period of rapid weight gain or loss, pregnancy, or during a growth spurt. The lighter the colour of the skin, the higher the chances are of getting visible stretch marks.
While they’re more often a problem for women and men alike can suffer from stretch marks and they can have a serious effect on someone’s self-esteem. Stretch marks are not only experienced by pregnant women, they can appear anywhere on your body if the skin has been stretched. The most common places are the abdomen, breasts, upper arms, thighs and bum. Laser removal treatments can now be used to get rid of stretch marks.