Scar and Stretch Mark Revision

Let’s start by clarifying what scars and stretch marks are.

A scar is fibrous tissue that has replaced normal tissue after trauma. Scars are part of the skin’s natural healing ability. Scar tissue is the same protein; collagen; as the tissue which it is replacing. Normal tissue has a basketweave formation of collagen fibers and scar tissue has a cross-link formation and forms a pronounced formation in a single direction.

Stretch marks are a form of a scar with an off-color hue. Stretch marks are caused by the tearing of the dermis; the upper layer of skin; during periods of growth often associated with pregnancy, puberty, and weight gain. Studies have found a link between hormones and the development of stretch marks. The development of stretch marks has been directly linked to the presence of cortisone which increases the probability and severity of stretch marks because of the reduction of skin pliability. More so, cortisone affects the dermis by preventing the fibroblasts from forming collagen and elastin fibers to keep skin taut.

So how are we able to improve the appearance of scars and stretch marks? The procedure I use incorporates a mixture of an exclusive polypeptide serum and healing masks to help boost cellular turnover and repair overstretched skin. The serum is deposited into the dermal layer of the skin stimulating fibroblast cells to produce more collagen and elastin. This treatment is one of the most natural and effective procedures to correct scars and stretch marks regardless of the color.

The method I typically gravitate towards for the treatment is collagen induction therapy. Overall, the method chosen does depend on the scar and desired result but I do love the extended benefits of collagen induction therapy such as skin tightening.

Many clients see a 40-90% improvement in their area of concern in one treatment. With that, you typically will need 4-6 treatments spaced 5-8 weeks apart to achieve your desired results. This is better known once first treatment is over.