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Throughout history, most cultures have prized smooth and evenly toned skin. Yet the demands of life can leave seemingly indelible marks on the complexion, including stretch marks & scars. EsthetixMD Spa & Laser Center offers advanced stretch mark and scar removal options in Bend for unblemished skin that looks healthy and youthful.
How Scars Develop
IRREGULARITIES IN SKIN TEXTURE, APPEARANCE, AND COLOR
Scars are an example of the body’s amazing ability to repair itself when skin is injured. You may not feel appreciative, though, if you are living with a noticeable scar.
When the outermost layer of skin, called the epidermis, suffers an injury, it usually heals quickly without scarring due to the fast rate of cellular turnover. When injury reaches the deeper dermis layer, however, the body responds with defenses intended to repair the wound and keep infection out of the body. Collagen is a protein fiber that gives skin firm structure and uniform thickness, in normal circumstances. When the dermis is harmed, there is an abundance of collagen growth in that area, which can lead to the formation of scar tissue. While this biological mechanism efficiently knits the tear and helps to keep bacteria out of the wound as the skin heals, it also creates irregularities in skin texture, appearance, and color – known as scars. This is why we strive to provide the best stretch mark and scar removal Bend has to offer!
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Stretch Marks Are A Special Kind Of Scar
Stretch marks are streaks that appear when skin is placed under rapid tension, stretching connective tissues in the dermis beyond their normal resilience. These tears in the dermis allow deeper tissues to show through.
For example, subcutaneous fat is visible as glossy, white, or silvery stretch marks, while others can look red, brown, or purple from underlying blood vessels. They typically appear during pregnancy but can also be the result of a growth spurt in teenagers, bodybuilding, or weight gain. Some medical conditions and medications make skin more prone to stretch marks. Cortisol, a stress hormone, also weakens elasticity in the skin.
Although they can appear in virtually any area of the body, stretch marks are common on:
- Abdomen
- Breasts
- Flanks
- Thighs
- Buttocks
Some stretch marks fade over time, but many are persistent or permanent, requiring stretch mark removal treatment.
Innovative Options For Removal Of Scars & Stretch Marks In Bend, OR
EsthetixMD Spa & Laser Center brings the latest advances in aesthetic treatment together with experienced medical supervision for safe, effective care to treat stretch marks. Your personalized scar or stretch mark removal plan may include one or a combination of these treatments:
- Topical medications and high-quality skin care products to improve skin texture and fade discoloration.
- Injectable dermal fillers to smooth depressed scars.
- Microdermabrasion, a minimally-invasive procedure that removes the top layers of skin, blending lesser textural irregularities (whether sunken or raised).
- Laser resurfacing, a more aggressive technique for deeper scarring.
- Light and laser therapy, a modern approach that stimulates uniform collagen renewal in the dermis, without ablation (removal of surface skin). That means reduced social downtime.
- Microneedling, where hair-fine needles penetrate to a precise depth, breaking up scarring and encouraging collagen formation consistent with smoother skin.
With a tailored Bend stretch mark and scar removal strategy from EsthetixMD Spa & Laser Center, you don’t have to live with stretch marks & scars. Call 541-508-7907 to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced clinicians. We have appointment hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
