Stretch marks in men – what to do?
Stretch marks are neither painful nor a health risk. If you want to do something about them for aesthetic reasons, you should seek advice from a dermatologist. There are various care products that are said to be able to reduce the streaks. However, their effectiveness has not been sufficiently proven.
Technical treatment methods, such as lasers, are more promising. The rays are intended to stimulate the skin to form new collagen in order to “mend” the cracks in the connective tissue, so to speak. Studies have shown that this can actually work. The stripes can often be significantly reduced with laser treatments.
There are now various laser processes. It has not yet been sufficiently clarified which one works best. The effectiveness of newer methods such as microneedling or radio frequency therapy is also uncertain.
It is clear that all these procedures are more stressful than treatment with creams or oils. The skin is intentionally injured in order to start its self-healing process. This can lead to unpleasant symptoms such as redness, swelling and crusting.
In addition, there are considerable costs for those affected. These are usually several hundred euros. During the consultation, the doctor can explain both the side effects to be expected and the costs.