Scar and Stretch Mark Revision

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Scar and Stretch Mark Revision New Jersey

Scar and stretch mark revision is a treatment that uses rejuvenating treatments or camouflage techniques for a smoother skin appearance. With scar and stretch mark revision, we can help you achieve a more even skin tone with customizable treatments that provide long-lasting results.

The Peer Group’s team of board-certified plastic surgeons has helped thousands of patients and is one of the leading destinations in New Jersey. The state-of-the-art facility is known for its innovative skin rejuvenation therapies, which are designed to help patients improve their quality of life through personalized treatments. For scar and stretch mark revision, we offer two effective treatments: microneedling with a special serum or camouflage tattooing.

Contact our office at (973) 822-3000 to learn more and schedule a consultation for a personalized treatment plan.

About Scar and Stretch Mark Revision Treatments

Whether you have scars and stretch marks from medical conditions, injuries, or surgery, resurfacing your skin can help improve your skin’s appearance. In 2023, specialists performed more than 3.5 million skin resurfacing treatments. (1) Our customizable therapies increase your skin’s collagen production to reduce scar tissue and pigmentation while preserving the surrounding skin. (2) Afterward, you can enjoy a smoother, brighter, and more youthful-looking appearance.

Types of Scars

There are several different types of pigmentation we can address with laser treatments, including:

  • Hypertrophic scars: We can address thick, raised scars that affect your skin tone and texture with laser treatments for a natural-looking appearance. (3)
  • Atrophic scars: By raising the collagen levels in your skin, we can address tiny divots and indentations from acne.
  • Stretch marks: We can address stretch marks caused by pregnancy, growth spurts, and weight fluctuations by raising your skin’s collagen levels.

Treatments are also helpful for addressing surgical scars, which affect more than 100 million patients each year. (4) If you suffer from acne, a common skin condition that affects up to 50 million people, we can also address scarring with lasers by increasing the collagen in your skin. We also offer customizable skin care treatments to reduce inflammation and prevent further breakouts. (5)

Types of Treatments

Microneedling with Special Serum

Microneedling is a skin resurfacing treatment that improves skin texture by increasing your skin’s collagen production. For treating scars and stretch marks, we can combine microneedling with our patented, innovative serum that is designed to enhance skin tone and texture. When used in conjunction with microneedling, this treatment promotes collagen stimulation and elastin production, facilitating natural skin renewal while reducing the visibility of scars and stretch marks. Its formulation is gentle yet highly effective, ensuring gradual improvements in skin texture and tone with consistent application. This is suitable for a wide range of candidates.

During a microneedling treatment, tiny needles penetrate the skin barrier, creating microchannels in the skin that trigger collagen, a protein that helps your skin maintain its structure and elasticity. The treatment can address acne spots, lines, and sun damage. Since the treatment is minimally invasive, you can enjoy results without scarring, incisions, or lengthy downtime periods. After a recent study, patients experienced a 400% increase in their skin’s collagen and elastin levels after 6 months. (6)

Camouflage Tattooing

For those who prefer more immediate results, we offer a specialized camouflage tattoo treatment for scar and stretch mark revision. This personalized method utilizes medical-grade pigments that are carefully matched to your skin tone, effectively reducing the appearance of scars and stretch marks for a smoother complexion. While this non-surgical treatment yields significant results across various skin tones, a consultation with our experienced professionals will determine your suitability.

Benefits

There are several benefits, including the following:

  • More even skin tone: We can reduce different kinds of pigmentation for a more even skin tone.
  • Improved radiance: Increasing your skin’s collagen levels can also help you enjoy smoother, glowier skin.
  • Minimal downtime: We can transform your skin without anesthesia, incisions, or downtime for lasting results.
  • Customizable procedure: We can combine your treatment with other skin rejuvenation therapies to improve your quality of life.
  • Increased collagen production: We can restore your skin’s appearance for a smoother, more youthful-looking complexion.
  • Lasting results: If you take good care of your skin, you can enjoy long-lasting results and smoother skin. We can reduce the visibility of your scars for long-lasting results.
  • Customizable procedure: We can customize your treatment plan to address multiple concerns during a single appointment.

Candidates

Candidates for scar and stretch mark revision are generally in good overall health and have realistic expectations about what they can achieve with their treatment. If you have a skin infection or disorder that could affect your ability to heal, we will likely recommend a different procedure. We can schedule a personalized treatment plan to help you create the best plan for your needs and aesthetic goals.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Scar Camouflage Tattooing?

Discover if you are a perfect candidate for scar camouflaging. Here are the traits of a good candidate:

  • Visible scars: Individuals with noticeable surgical scars, injuries, burns, or other skin imperfections.
  • Skin color: The scarring must be lighter than the surrounding skin.
  • Stable scar condition: Scars that have fully healed for at least a year and are not actively changing or prone to complications.
  • Not affected by medical conditions: Conditions like keloid scars may affect the results.
  • Realistic expectations: Those who understand the limitations and potential outcomes of the tattooing process.
  • Good overall health: Individuals in good physical and mental health to ensure proper healing.
  • Commitment to aftercare: Willingness to follow aftercare instructions diligently for optimal healing and results.

Both treatment pathways typically require two to four sessions for optimal results, with many patients noting significant improvements after just one session. Whether you’re looking to fade surgical scars, injury marks, or burns, these common types of scar camouflage treatments can help. Contact The Peer Group for Plastic Surgery today to schedule your consultation!

Consultation

During your consultation, we will discuss your medical history, medications, and skin conditions to determine the best treatment plan. Depending on your skin, you may also need a series of treatments to address scars and stretch marks. We can combine your treatment with other skin rejuvenation therapies. Our skin care treatments can help you improve your skin’s radiance and quality.

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How to Prepare

To prepare for your treatment, you will need to avoid sun exposure that could damage your skin. We may recommend that you discontinue blood thinners, depending on the type of treatment you need. You will also need to stop using nicotine and tobacco products. Although the preparation process is simple, taking good care of your skin is important for the best results.

Results

After scar and stretch mark revision, you can enjoy smoother, brighter, more radiant skin and more youthful-looking skin. Although your specific results will vary based on the type of treatment you receive and its location, you can enjoy lasting results if you take good care of your skin. To maintain your results, you should avoid sun exposure since UV exposure can contribute to up to 80% of skin aging. (7)

Additional Treatments

Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers add natural-looking volume to your skin for a smoother, plumper appearance. These injectable treatments can help address changes caused by aging or weight loss. Depending on your aesthetic goals, we offer several different formulas to improve your skin’s volume and treat both deep and delicate tissue.

Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal reduces unwanted hair growth for a smoother complexion. Gentle beams of laser energy alter the structure of the hair follicle during the treatment. We can help you achieve smoother skin and prevent hair from growing back. On the day of your treatment, you will need to shave your skin, and we will apply the laser beams with a hand-held applicator to reduce hair growth for a smoother appearance.

Hair Restoration

Hair restoration is a treatment that can help you achieve thicker, fuller hair if you lose hair due to aging, stress, or genetic conditions. We can harvest donor hair follicles from one area and transplant them into another to promote even, thicker hair growth and a natural-looking appearance. With gentle suction, we can remove the hair and transplant it into the new area while preserving the surrounding tissue for a smoother appearance and even complexion.

The Cost of Scar and Stretch Mark Revision in New Jersey

The cost of scar and stretch mark revision will depend on the size of the treatment area and whether you need additional treatments to achieve your aesthetic goals. To learn more, contact our office at (973) 822-3000 and schedule a consultation for a personalized treatment plan.

FAQ

How many scar and stretch mark revision sessions will I need?

The number of sessions you need will depend on your skin’s condition. Although you can enjoy improvement after a single session, you may need multiple treatments to address deeper pigmentation.

Are there any risks to scar and stretch mark removal sessions?

This will depend on your aesthetic goals, current medications, and medical history. During your consultation, we can discuss the best treatment plan for your needs.

How soon can I return to work after scar and stretch mark revision?

The length of your recovery will depend on your specific treatment plan. After your consultation, we can discuss the best options.

When can I wear makeup after scar and stretch mark revision?

Patients will need to refrain from wearing makeup for at least a week, and we can provide specific instructions to help you recover.

References

  1. American Society of Plastic Surgeons ® Endorsed Partner. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/documents/news/statistics/2023/plastic-surgery-statistics-report-2023.pdf
  2. Omi T, Numano K. The Role of the CO2 Laser and Fractional CO2 Laser in Dermatology. Laser Therapy. 2014;23(1):49-60. doi:https://doi.org/10.5978/islsm.14-RE-01
  3. Grigoryan KV, Fusco I, Ronconi L, Tiziano Zingoni. Fractional CO2 Laser Therapy for Effective Treatment of Facial Traumatic Hypertrophic Scar: A Case Report. The American journal of case reports. 2024;25. doi:https://doi.org/10.12659/ajcr.942706
  4. Jourdan, Marie, et al. “Skin Care Management for Medical and Aesthetic Procedures to Prevent Scarring.” Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, vol. Volume 12, Oct. 2019, pp. 799–804, https://doi.org/10.2147/ccid.s218134.
  5. American Academy of Dermatology Association. Skin conditions by the numbers. Aad.org. Published 2019. https://www.aad.org/media/stats-numbers
  6. Yadav S, Singh A. Microneedling: Advances and widening horizons. Indian Dermatology Online Journal. 2016;7(4):244-254. doi:https://doi.org/10.4103/2229-5178.185468
  7. Amaro-Ortiz A, Yan B, D’Orazio J. Ultraviolet Radiation, Aging and the Skin: Prevention of Damage by Topical cAMP Manipulation. Molecules. 2014;19(5):6202-6219. doi:https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules19056202