Correcting stretch marks on the skin: what microneedle redermalization of the body can do

Based on surveys of a large number of women about what they are not satisfied with in their own appearance, considerable problems have been revealed in the perception of their body. Women were dissatisfied with the excess or lack of adipose tissue, the condition of the skin of the body. One of the most frequently cited reasons for dissatisfaction – These are stretch marks on the skin that formed during adolescence or after pregnancy. Surveys have shown that most people are not aware of the possibility of correcting stretch marks, although this aesthetic defect can greatly reduce the quality of life. What are the possibilities for correction, and how microneedle redermalization can help? Yuliya Kachuk, Associate Professor of the Department of Dermatovenereology, KhMAPO, Medical Expert of the Institute Hyalual.

Why do stretch marks appear on the skin, and what determines the success of their correction

Specialists note that stretch marks on the skin are becoming not only an aesthetic, but also, to a large extent, a medical and social problem. Almost 70% of adolescent girls and about 40% of young men who are actively involved in sports have striae and consider them a huge problem for their appearance, which leads to a deterioration in their psycho-emotional state. Most women after bearing a child note the appearance of striae to one degree or another.

Stretch marks are an aesthetic skin defect that occurs against the background of a hormonal imbalance. As a rule, striae appear during hormonal changes in the body:

• in adolescence,
• during pregnancy and postpartum,
• with menopause,
• in athletes gaining weight with the help of hormones.

In these situations, under the influence of excessive production of hormones of the adrenal cortex, thyroid and gonads, there is an active growth of tissues and overstretching of the skin occurs

In the pathogenesis of striae, the leading role is played by a decrease in the synthesis of collagen and elastin by fibroblasts, while maintaining the ability to synthesize metalloproteinases (colagenase, elastase). When the skin is overstretched, a rupture occurs, the reticular layer of the dermis is destroyed, while the epidermis is preserved. Vessels, collagen and elastic fibers are torn, a "failure" occurs in the skin; – atrophy. Clinically, striae are manifested by multiple stripes on the abdomen, mammary glands, thighs, and back.

The success of correction of stretch marks on the skin largely depends on how long they exist, and what are the features of the clinical picture of the defect.

Modern methods of treating stretch marks, taking into account the classification of aesthetic defects and skin conditions, are divided into two large groups:

• The effect on scar tissue, in which shallow stretch marks can be made less noticeable: therapeutic massage, median or superficial peeling, body wraps;
• removal of striae, when the defect is almost completely eliminated: hardware technologies, surgery, injection techniques.

The principle of action of most methods of correction of stretch marks on the skin is to remove the surface layers of the skin, destroy damaged collagen and elastin fibers and stimulate the synthesis of new, intact dermal fibers, create opportunities for the growth of young skin and restore its structure.

Treatment of stretch marks on the skin: possibilities of microneedling and redermalization

Procedures of microneedle redermalization of the body using PERFOSKIN Complex from Institute Hyalual showed a good effect in the treatment of stretch marks of various age. The device consists of a PERFOSKIN Device roller and an integrated PERFOSKIN Prederm pre-filled syringe. The roller drum provides the simultaneous creation of channels during piercing with needles and the supply of redermalizant, due to which maximum absorption of the injected active substances occurs.

The pre-filled syringe contains 5 ml of redermalization preparation, which contains 0.55% hyaluronic acid and 1.6% sodium succinate. Hyaluronic acid moisturizes the skin, stimulates fibroblasts, has a drainage and anti-inflammatory effect, and succinic acid (sodium succinate) accelerates metabolism in skin cells, neutralizes free radicals, stimulates the synthesis of collagen and elastin, normalizes microcirculation and increases oxygen delivery to skin cells.

Mode of practical application of the PERFOSKIN Complex procedure depending on the stage of prescription of striae (according to the classification of F. Despres, E. Ranneva)

	Stages of stretch marks  2B, 3A	Stages of stretch marks 3B and 4
The essence of the impact	Microneedle redermalization	Microneedle redermalization + classic redermalization with Hyalual booster containing high molecular weight hyaluronic acid 2.2% and sodium succinate 16mg/ml
Frequency	Once every 10 days	Using Hyalual booster and  PERFOSKIN Complex in one session every 10-14 days
Procedure technique	Rolling PERFOSKIN Device in horizontal, vertical and two diagonal directions	Hyalual booster is injected intradermally with a linear tracing technique under each striae with the introduction of the drug at a dose of 0.1 ml per 1 cm of the length of the striae. Procedures with PERFOSKIN Device are carried out by rolling in horizontal, vertical and two diagonal directions
Number of treatments	8 treatments	8 treatments

According to the results of the final dermatoscopy after the PERFOSKIN Complex procedure, patients have a significant smoothness of the transition of stretch marks to healthy skin, the complete absence of a vascular component. The skin begins to look firmer and more elastic, hydrated, the signs of pigmentation and the degree of atrophy decrease.

Microneedle body redermalization with PERFOSKIN Complex combines  the benefits of classic microneedling and the restorative effect of redermalization, allowing you to achieve a significant reduction in the appearance of stretch marks on the skin of the body.

Thus, microneedle body redermalization procedure with PERFOSKIN Complex can be recommended for skin regeneration in the treatment of various stages of stretch marks.