Stretch Mark & Scar Treatment Atlanta

Scars and stretch marks present concerns for many patients, as we generally consider them unsightly, disfiguring and even unacceptable. Scars are a natural result of the skin’s healing process whenever the skin is injured. The injury may be the result of an accident, surgery, a burn, or even severe acne. Stretch marks, on the other hand, appear often as a result of the skin’s collagen and elastic breaking down under stress. Pregnancy, bodybuilding, and weight loss are the leading causes of stretch marks. Stretch marks occur most frequently in areas of mechanical stress such as the breasts, abdomen, thighs, or the buttocks. Initially, stretch marks are red, but turn white as part of the healing process.

Several options are available for the treatment of scars and stretch marks, and the results vary from patient to patient and may not be immediate. Newer and more superficial stretch marks and scars respond better to treatment than older and deeper scars and stretch marks. Use of certain creams before and after the therapy tends to enhance the results.

Dr. Jones will discuss your desires with you and explain the details about treating scars and stretch marks. There are a number of non-surgical procedures available, including whether or not a surgery should be performed, and Dr. Jones will help you determine the treatment that is most suitable for you.

Please call Dr. Jones to schedule a consultation or for more information about stretch mark and scar treatment in Atlanta.