Scars & Stretch Marks Removal in Melbourne
Individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and genders experience scarring and stretch marks on the skin. Both are very common skin conditions, mostly appearing on the abdomen, breasts, hips, buttocks or legs. Bay Medical Aesthetics offers a range of treatment options for stretch mark, scarring and keloid removal at our Melbourne clinic to target these concerns and help you feel more confident in your skin.
Scars
Scars are a build-up of skin tissue which develops after an injury, such as a cut or wound. These may develop as the result of acne or other types of trauma, such as infections, chicken pox or surgery.
The type of scarring will determine which scar removal treatment is most suitable for a particular scar. There are two main types of scars:
- Atrophic scars – Disruption of the collagen network in response to a wound results in a depressed (sunken) part on the surface of the skin. Atrophic scars may be small in diameter but deep, or wide and shallow.
- Hypertrophic scars – Hypertrophic scars, also known as keloid scars, are caused by disruption in the collagen network replaced by an overgrowth of dense fibrotic tissue, causing a thick, elevated, or cord-like appearance. Laser keloid scar removal from a trusted keloid scar removal clinic can help to flatten keloid acne scars and many other forms of keloid scarring.
Stretch Marks
Stretch marks are a very common type of skin scarring. The main causes are over-weight body disposition, puberty and short-term weight gain from bodybuilding and other physical activities. They are also usually experienced by women after giving birth (known as postpartum/pregnancy stretch marks).
Stretch marks most commonly appear on the hips, thighs, arms and breasts, but may also form on other areas of the body. They occur when the dermis (the middle layer of the skin that maintains shape and elasticity) is stretched more than it can tolerate. Connective fibres in the skin eventually break, disrupting collagen production and therefore causing scarring. Stretch mark treatment is available to minimise the appearance of stretch marks through the stimulation of collagen production.
Recommended Treatments
- Fractional CO2 Resurfacing
- Carbon Laser & Laser Toning
- Dermal Fillers
- Mesotherapy
- Skin Needling
- Subcision
- Microdermabrasion
- Radiofrequency Skin Tightening
Book Your Complimentary Consultation Today
If you want to reduce the appearance of scarring or stretch marks, book a complimentary consultation today at our Bayside clinic. After assessing your skin, we’ll recommend a suitable scar removal treatment and craft a tailored treatment plan.
