{"id":38896,"date":"2024-04-02T15:18:50","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T10:18:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/?p=38896"},"modified":"2026-02-28T11:34:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T06:34:54","slug":"do-stretch-marks-go-away-when-you-lose-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/do-stretch-marks-go-away-when-you-lose-weight\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Stretch Marks Go Away When You Lose Weight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you recently lost weight, and wondering Do<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stretch marks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> go away when you lose weight? They can\u2019t go on their own; you may need professional treatments. Techniques include <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">laser, microneedling, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and more. The marks don\u2019t go away after you lose weight; they may be reduced in appearance after treatments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/do-stretch-marks-go-away-when-you-lose-weight\/#Do_stretch_marks_go_away_when_you_lose_weight\" >Do stretch marks go away when you lose weight?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/do-stretch-marks-go-away-when-you-lose-weight\/#Stretch_marks_may_become_more_noticeable\" >Stretch marks may become more noticeable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/do-stretch-marks-go-away-when-you-lose-weight\/#Older_stretch_marks_will_stay\" >Older stretch marks will stay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/do-stretch-marks-go-away-when-you-lose-weight\/#Newer_stretch_marks_may_fade\" >Newer stretch marks may fade<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/do-stretch-marks-go-away-when-you-lose-weight\/#Stretch_mark_treatments\" >Stretch mark treatments:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/do-stretch-marks-go-away-when-you-lose-weight\/#Book_us_to_eliminate_stretch_marks\" >Book us to eliminate stretch marks!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/do-stretch-marks-go-away-when-you-lose-weight\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/do-stretch-marks-go-away-when-you-lose-weight\/#What_is_the_best_method_for_treating_stretch_marks\" >What is the best method for treating stretch marks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/do-stretch-marks-go-away-when-you-lose-weight\/#How_many_sessions_does_it_take_to_achieve_the_desired_results\" >How many sessions does it take to achieve the desired results?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/do-stretch-marks-go-away-when-you-lose-weight\/#Can_I_get_rid_of_stretch_marks_permanently\" >Can I get rid of stretch marks permanently?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/do-stretch-marks-go-away-when-you-lose-weight\/#What_methods_can_help_treat_stretch_marks_after_weight_loss\" >What methods can help treat stretch marks after weight loss?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_stretch_marks\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stretch marks\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapid shrinking and stretching cause these white, milky marks. They mostly develop in pregnant women or teens going through puberty. However, the main cause remains to be the fluctuation of hormones, rapid growth, weight increase or decrease, as well as certain medical conditions<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_stretch_marks_go_away_when_you_lose_weight\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do stretch marks go away when you lose weight?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weight loss, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you may notice the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stretch_marks_may_become_more_noticeable\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretch marks may become more noticeable<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you lose weight, your skin may start to become looser. This can make the <\/span><b>stretch marks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> appear more prominent. Since the fat is reduced, the skin doesn\u2019t stay as stretched. This will result in making them appear deeper or more noticeable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Older_stretch_marks_will_stay\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Older stretch marks will stay<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretch marks are like scars; they don\u2019t fully disappear on their own. Older marks will stay on the skin even after weight loss. However, after some time, they will start to fade or become less visible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Newer_stretch_marks_may_fade\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Newer stretch marks may fade<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stretch marks <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are new and are pink or purple, they may fade as your skin heals after weight loss. Since the skin is healing, professional treatments can help reduce the appearance of these marks significantly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stretch_mark_treatments\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stretch mark treatments:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/laser-treatments\/stretch-marks-removal\/\">Stretch Mark Removal<\/a> treatments available at our clinic that can significantly reduce the appearance of these marks. We will explain a few of them below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Laser:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It enhances the collagen production, which enhances the skin\u2019s tone and texture.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Microneedling:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tiny injuries are made on your skin, which will assist and boost the skin\u2019s healing.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/skincare-treatments\/chemical-peels\/\"><b>Chemical peels<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peels are applied to your skin that will help exfoliate and generate new and improved cells.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Retinoid creams:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our specialists may also advice you to apply topical creams. The results will be minimal, but it works.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Book_us_to_eliminate_stretch_marks\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book us to eliminate <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stretch marks!<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reach out to<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/\">Enfield Royal Clinic<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by filling out your details in the form. Additionally, our skilled and qualified staff is always here to guide and enlighten you on <\/span><b>Do stretch marks go away when you lose weight<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-59636 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-59636.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-59636.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-59636.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-59636.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-59636.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1748242130\"><div id=\"sp-ea-59636\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_method_for_treating_stretch_marks\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-596360\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse596360\" aria-controls=\"collapse596360\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the best method for treating stretch marks?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse596360\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-59636\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-596360\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your best choice may vary. However, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">laser and microneedling<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are considered more ideal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_sessions_does_it_take_to_achieve_the_desired_results\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-596361\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse596361\" aria-controls=\"collapse596361\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many sessions does it take to achieve the desired results?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse596361\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-59636\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-596361\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The results may also vary. However, initially, you may need more than 3 sessions.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_get_rid_of_stretch_marks_permanently\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-596362\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse596362\" aria-controls=\"collapse596362\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I get rid of stretch marks permanently?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse596362\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-59636\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-596362\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">No, they can\u2019t be removed completely; their appearance can be reduced.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_methods_can_help_treat_stretch_marks_after_weight_loss\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-596363\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse596363\" aria-controls=\"collapse596363\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What methods can help treat stretch marks after weight loss?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse596363\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-59636\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-596363\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are several methods used for the removal of stretch marks, including <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">laser<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">microneedling<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">topical creams,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you recently lost weight, and wondering Do stretch marks go away when you lose weight? 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