What should you know about male stretch marks removal?

Stretch marks can appear when the body changes quickly, including during muscle gain, weight change, growth, or use of medicines that affect the skin. They may start as red, purple, or darker lines and gradually become lighter, softer marks. They commonly affect the shoulders, upper arms, chest, back, abdomen, hips, thighs, or buttocks. The marks themselves are not contagious. Their age, colour, depth, skin tone, and location influence which procedure may help.

A dermatologist can examine the marks and discuss realistic goals. Options may include [Microneedling](/treatments/aesthetic-procedures/microneedling/), [Fractional Laser Treatment](/treatments/laser-and-energy/fractional-laser-treatment/), [RF Microneedling](/treatments/laser-and-energy/rf-microneedling/), or [Carboxytherapy](/treatments/aesthetic-procedures/carboxytherapy/). These procedures stimulate controlled skin repair or alter the appearance of colour and texture. Several appointments may be suggested, with healing time and sun protection tailored to your skin. Do not scratch, tan, or use an untested bleaching product on the area.

Arrange a skin assessment if marks appear suddenly, spread rapidly, become painful, bleed, itch intensely, or occur with easy bruising, unusual weakness, or other new body changes. A clinician should also review stretch-mark-like lines that began after a new medicine, especially a steroid. Urgent care is appropriate for severe pain, marked swelling, or signs of infection such as warmth, pus, or fever.

Ask which procedure fits the marks’ colour, age, depth, and location; what improvement is realistic; how many visits may be needed; what skin reactions are possible; how long healing may take; and which products or sun precautions to follow between appointments.