Rebuilding Structural Integrity and Smoothing Skin Imperfections

Scars & Stretch Marks

Scars and stretch marks are the visible results of changes to the skin’s structural integrity, often caused by rapid stretching or trauma that disrupts the natural production of collagen and elastin. Our clinical approach focuses on triggering the body’s natural healing response to repair the skin from the lower levels upward, resulting in a smoother and more refined texture.

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Understanding Scars & Stretch Marks

Scars occur when the dermis is damaged and the body produces a fibrous mass of collagen to close the wound, often resulting in a texture that differs from the surrounding skin. Stretch marks (striae) are a form of scarring caused by the tearing of the dermis when the skin is stretched beyond its elastic limit, common during pregnancy, growth spurts, or rapid weight changes. Both conditions represent a breakdown in the skin’s supportive framework.

Symptoms

Atrophic Scars
Sunken or pitted areas, often caused by acne or chickenpox, where underlying tissue has been lost.
Hypertrophic & Keloid Scars
Raised, thickened areas where the body has produced excess collagen during the healing process.
New Stretch Marks (Striae Rubra)
Red or purple linear marks that are still in the early, inflammatory stage of development.
Mature Stretch Marks (Striae Alba)
Silver or white-toned marks where the skin has thinned and the pigment has faded over time.
Post-Inflammatory Erythema (PIE)
Pink or red discolouration left behind at the site of a healing scar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Treatments

At Skintology, we believe that everyone deserves to feel confident and secure in their skin.
We offer a curated edit of professional-grade products and treatments across several categories.

At Skintology, we bridge the gap between in-clinic innovation and professional home-use regimes. To maximize structural repair, our experts curate a bespoke edit of medical-grade skincare rich in Peptides and Vitamin C to protect your skin’s immunity and support the collagen-building process. Protecting your results with a high-factor face SPF is mandatory, as UV exposure can darken scars and hinder the skin’s ability to regenerate effectively.

Not sure which treatment is right for you?

Our experts provide bespoke advice for your specific skin type.

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