In the skin, collagen and elastin fibers provide skin resistance and elasticity.
During certain situations and with age, the elasticity threshold of the skin can be exceeded. When this happens, these fibers will break and tear . Skin lesions will then appear on the surface of the skin: these are stretch marks.
Taking the form of bands or fine streaks, red or white , stretch marks most often complex patients who consider them unsightly.
If stretch marks can appear in any area of the body , the stomach, hips , thighs and buttocks are those that are most often affected.