How MCA Microneedling Can Help Eliminate Stretch Marks Effectively
Stretch marks. God, where do I even start? They’re like that uninvited guest who shows up at your party and never leaves. I’ve got them, you’ve probably got them, your mums probably got them. Everyone except those annoying people on Instagram who somehow managed to dodge them completely (lucky sods or great filters lol).
Thing is, I’ve been down this rabbit hole before and spent a fortune on creams that promised the world and delivered absolutely nothing. Tried laser treatments that left my bank account lighter, but my stretch marks exactly the same. It’s bloody frustrating, isn’t it?
The Real Deal About What Causes These Things
Stretch marks aren’t rocket science, but understanding them helps. Your skin’s like a balloon – stretch it too fast and it tears. Instead of popping like a balloon, your skin creates these lovely little scars we call stretch marks.
They happen when life gets a bit hectic. Pregnancy, teenage growth spurts, putting on weight, losing weight, building muscle – basically any time your body changes faster than your skin can keep up. The collagen underneath literally snaps. Charming, right?
First, they’re usually angry and red because there’s blood underneath. Then they fade to white or silver. But here’s the kicker – once they’re there, they’re not going anywhere on their own. Your body’s already done its healing thing, and it thinks everything’s fine. Spoiler alert: it’s not.
Why Everything Else is Rubbish
Can we talk about how much money I’ve wasted over the years? Those miracle creams with ingredients I can’t pronounce – complete waste of time. They smell nice, I’ll give them that. But shifting stretch marks? Not a chance.
Then there’s laser treatment. Sounds fancy, doesn’t it? All high-tech and medical. The problem is, lasers just blast your skin with heat and light. That might work brilliantly for hair removal or general skin rejuvenation, but for stretch marks? It’s like trying to fix a broken vase with a hairdryer.
Here’s what nobody tells you upfront: for scars or stretch marks to be improved, the only way to do this is by breaking through the skin with a needle to allow it to repair and restructure. Laser only provides heat and light, which isn’t enough to restructure skin. Harsh truth, but there it is.
MCA Microneedling – The Thing That Works
Right, so MCA micro needling stretch mark treatment is where things get interesting. And by interesting, I mean it actually does something useful instead of just emptying your wallet.
Picture this: tiny needles making controlled little punctures in your skin. Sounds medieval, doesn’t it? But stick with me here, because this is where the magic happens.
Your body feels these micro-injuries and goes, “Oh bloody hell, something’s wrong here, better fix it!” So, it sends in the repair crew – new collagen, new elastin, all the good stuff that was missing from your stretch marks in the first place. On top of that, a decent clinic will use a high-grade serum during treatment which feeds the skin with ingredients to help it heal even better (my practitioner used INKLESS by Ink Illusions).
It’s like giving your skin a do-over. Instead of those rubbish scars you ended up with the first time, your body gets another crack at healing properly. And this time, it knows what it’s doing.
Why This Makes Sense (Unlike Everything Else)
The brilliant thing about MCA is that it’s working with your body instead of against it. You’re not trying to zap things away or melt them off. You’re just giving your natural healing process a gentle kick up the backside. Can I also clarify that microneedling and MCA inkless needling are NOT the same. MCA uses a tattoo machine and a very fine tattoo needle to cause controlled trauma to the areas. It simply works SO much better than traditional microneedling with a derma pen.
Your skin’s response is pretty impressive. All those growth factors and repair mechanisms that were sitting around doing nothing suddenly spring into action. Over several sessions, you start seeing real structural changes. Not just “oh, they look a bit better in certain lighting” – actual improvement.
That’s why MCA inkless tattooing is a much better option than laser treatments, too. Same principle – needles that restructure tissue instead of just heating it and hoping for the best.
What It’s Like Getting It Done
Alright, let’s get real about what happens when you’re lying there getting stabbed by fine needles. It’s not exactly a spa day, but it’s not torture either.
It’s just systematic needling across the stretch mark area. Feels a bit like someone dragging sandpaper across your skin or scratching. If I’m honest. Not pleasant, but bearable.
Treatment times vary depending on how much area you’re covering. As an example, your buttocks might take 2 hours. Afterwards, you look like you’ve had a proper row with a cat and lost. Red, angry, a bit tender. But that’s your skin getting ready to do its thing, so it’s good news.
The Waiting Game (Because Nothing Good Happens Overnight)
Here’s where patience becomes your best friend. This isn’t Botox where you see results in a week. Your skin needs time to rebuild itself from the ground up.
Most people need about 3-6 sessions spaced a month apart. You might start noticing changes after session three, but the real “bloody hell, that actually worked” moment usually comes after session 4 or 5.
Between sessions, treat your skin like a newborn baby. Gentle cleansing, loads of moisturiser, hiding from the sun. Your skin’s doing serious renovation work, so don’t mess with it.