Stretch marks on the abdomen are streak-like scars caused by rapid stretching of the skin, commonly during pregnancy, growth or significant weight change.
/ Understanding the condition
Stretch marks on the abdomen are streak-like scars caused by rapid stretching of the skin, commonly during pregnancy, growth or significant weight change.
Stretch marks develop when skin stretches faster than its supporting collagen and elastin can adapt. They are common during pregnancy, puberty, muscle gain and significant weight change.
Hormonal shifts can make the skin more prone to stretch marks. Some people also have a genetic tendency to develop them more easily, even with similar changes in weight or body size.
New stretch marks may look red, purple or darker than surrounding skin. Over time they usually fade, but their texture can remain different because the deeper skin structure has been altered.
/ Possible surgical solutions
The right procedure depends on the concern itself, the surrounding anatomy and your goals. That decision is made during consultation.
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Abdominoplasty is the surgical term for a tummy tuck. It removes excess abdominal skin, can repair rectus diastasis and may be combined with limited liposuction. This page uses the formal surgical term for patients researching the procedure in greater clinical detail.
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Mini abdominoplasty is a more limited form of abdominal contouring designed for selected patients whose skin excess and laxity are concentrated below the navel. It uses a shorter lower-abdominal incision than a full abdominoplasty and may be combined with limited liposuction where appropriate.
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