Scar & Stretch Mark Treatment

A scar (Latin: cicatrix, -icis, f.) is a dense connective tissue formation that occurs as a result of tissue regeneration following injury or inflammation (for example, in the skin after a wound heals). Scar tissue consists primarily of collagen and has reduced functional properties compared to the tissue it replaces. For example, scars are more sensitive to ultraviolet radiation, and sweat glands do not regenerate in them.

Based on the amount of newly formed tissue, scars are classified as hypertrophic and atrophic. Hypertrophic scars produce more new tissue than was destroyed, resulting in a scar that protrudes above the skin’s surface. Atrophic scars produce less tissue than was destroyed.

Stretch marks (from Latin striae – stripes), also known as stretch marks, are linear, smooth stripes from white to red-violet in color in the form of atrophic scars that occur as a result of microtrauma to the skin and subcutaneous tissue due to rapid stretching of the skin.

Ninety-five percent of women experience this condition either during puberty or pregnancy. Men and children can also develop stretch marks for a number of reasons, including rapid weight changes, rapid growth during adolescence, corticosteroid use, or Cushing’s syndrome. Stretch marks can also be influenced by hormonal changes associated with puberty, pregnancy, muscle gain, and hormone therapy.

Stretch marks typically appear on the abdomen, breasts (in women), buttocks, thighs, knees, shoulder girdle, and waist. Ninety percent of pregnant women develop stretch marks on their breasts and/or abdomen by the third trimester. Although stretch marks are not considered a medical condition, they can cause significant psychological distress. Treating stretch marks is challenging, but with a comprehensive and methodical approach, it is entirely achievable. The earlier stretch mark treatment is started, the greater the likelihood of achieving good results.

Scars and stretch marks can only be completely removed surgically, but their intensity and visibility can be reduced with the help of various cosmetic procedures, such as laser resurfacing.

Laser skin resurfacing is essentially a deep peel that involves removing the top layer of the epidermis and partially removing the dermis. Unlike deep chemical or mechanical peels, laser skin resurfacing is performed using a laser device. During laser resurfacing, light radiation causes complete vaporization and coagulation of soft tissue to a specific depth (approximately 100-200 micrometers), which corresponds to the depth of the basement membrane.

Candela equipment for removing scars, post-acne and stretch marks

For the removal of scars, post-acne and stretch marks, we can offer a dye laser Vbeam Perfecta, picosecond laser PicoWay with Resolve holographic attachments, as well as Frax 1550 and Frax 1940 fractional applicators of the multifunctional platformNordlys.